Medical Case Manager
| Company | Acuity International |
|---|---|
| Location | Galveston, TX, USA, Houston, TX, USA, El Paso, TX, USA, Gadsden, AL, USA, Las Cruces, NM, USA, Cherryvale, KS, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Albuquerque, NM, USA, Silver Peak, NV, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Fallon, NV, USA, Yuma, AZ, USA, San Antonio, TX, USA, St. Louis, MO, USA, Los Alamos, NM, USA, Gilbert, AZ, USA, Lafayette, LA, USA, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, Tucson, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the contract start date
- Active, valid, current, and unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse by a US state/jurisdiction
- At least 5 years of active nursing practice, with 18 months in discharge planning or clinical case management
- Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products
- Ability to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to understand their medical history, social needs, and treatment goals
- Create individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, coordinating with healthcare providers to establish appropriate interventions and timelines
- Act as a liaison between patients, doctors, nurses, therapists, insurance companies, and other relevant healthcare entities to ensure seamless care delivery
- Facilitate smooth transitions from inpatient to outpatient care by coordinating post-discharge services like home healthcare or rehabilitation
- Regularly track patient progress against care plans, identifying potential issues, and making necessary adjustments
- Patient advocacy: Representing the patient’s needs and interests to navigate complex healthcare systems, advocating for appropriate treatment options and addressing concerns
- Communication management: Maintaining open communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members through regular updates and clear information sharing
- Documentation: Maintaining detailed patient records, including medical history, care plans, progress notes, and communication logs
- Record medical histories
- Educate patients about disease prevention, detection and reproductive health
- Collaborate with other medical and non-medical personnel
- Keep up to date with current practices and innovations
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Case Management from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the Commission for Case Management Certification is highly desirable