Registered Nurse Case Manager - Kindred Hospital El Paso

Registered Nurse Case Manager - Kindred Hospital El Paso 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 1740 Curie Drive, El Paso, TX 79902 Full-time Kindred Hospitals 5,411 reviews Full-time We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our specialized healthcare team at Kindred Hospital El Paso. Full Time and PRN opening. In this role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care plans, facilitate effective discharge planning, and ensure optimal patient outcomes through expert case management. Your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will support our mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse medical settings. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hospital experience and a strong background in critical care, trauma, and complex medical cases. Kindred Hospital - El Paso is a 72-bed specialty hospital, we offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our team plays a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. We are located off Curie Drive by Scenic Point Medical Center and The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus at: 1740 Curie Drive, El Paso, TX 79902. Job Summary Coordinates and facilitates the care of the patient population through effective collaboration and communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members. Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning. Essential Functions Care Coordination Assist in coordinating clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians. Assists with effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation. Remains current from a knowledge base perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that affect patients and providers of care. Appropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional support. Serves as a patient advocate. Knowledgeable of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences. Collaborates with clinical staff in the execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement. Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills in order to communicate effectively and to obtain cooperation/collaboration from hospital leadership, as well as physicians, payors and other external customers Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members. Must have regular attendance. Education Graduate of an accredited program required: LPN/LVN or RN. Master of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations; or Bachelor of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations. Licenses/Certification Healthcare professional licensure required as LPN/LVN, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulations. Experience One year of experience in healthcare setting. Experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning a plus.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person