Pay rate: 45hr

Currently we are seeking a qualified Case manager for a hospital in Pecos , TX.

Organization: KHS

City: Pecos

State: TX

Discipline: RN

Specialty: Case Management

Type: Travel

Shift: 8 Hour Days

Weeks: 13

Staffing Agreement/Addendum: View Agreement/Addendum

Additional Information

Unit Specifics: None

Need Specifics: small rural hospital CM needed

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of one year in Case Management
• BLS Certification in AHA.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement action plans for effective treatment of patients
• Maintain record of client treatment and progress of recovery
• Refer patients to therapeutic, psychosocial, or psychiatric professionals in order to address particular needs or challenges
• Assign work tasks to health care personnel to ensure functional coverage of patients
• Interact with patient’s family to educate them on care techniques required to enhance the recovery of a patient
• Assist patients with the interpretation of medical documents
• Ensure tests administered to patients are appropriate and necessary
• Oversee the coordination and integration of health and case management functions in order to achieve a common goal
• Monitor patient response and progress of treatment to recommend adjustments where necessary
• Establish good working relationship with physicians to ensure timely and effective patient recovery
• Monitor the quality of health care provided to patients to ensure they are up to acceptable standard
• Help patients access government health aid and community health organization/social service benefits
• Contact patient’s health insurer to verify coverage and benefits
• Prepare and implement patient discharge plan which allows for continued treatment after hospital discharge
• Ensure patients have the necessary utilities and amenities required for complete convalescence.