RN Case Manager, Inpatient

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Case Management Shift: Weekend Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 20 Summary: The RN Case Manager (Nex) is responsible for coordinating the longitudinal care of patients with complex medical, social, and psychological needs. They serve as the primary liaison between the patient, the medical providers, and the insurance/benefit system. The goal is to promote optimal patient outcomes, prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, and ensure that resources are utilized effectively while advocating for the patient's specific health goals. Schedule: Weekends 7:30 am 6:00 pm Education: • Associate's degree in nursing. Experience:  • 3 years of experience in one or a combination of the following: specialty nursing (which may include NICU, PICU, CICU, Cardiology, Endocrinology et.), case management, care coordination, utilization review, patient intake, discharge planning and troubleshooting fund resources, quality assurance, clinical pathways, continuous quality improvement, or state and federal health plans or commercial insurance plans in a clinical or managed care environment. Preferred: • Utilization review experience Certification/Licensure: • Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license. • BLS for Healthcare Providers About Us: Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.