Registered Nurse Transitional Care Manager

Company: Baptist Health System
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse Transitional Care Manager to join our team at Baptist Health System. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in facilitating discharge planning and post-acute care services for patients with complex medical conditions.Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Case Management department directors and senior leadership to develop and implement effective care plans.
• Coordinate care and services for selected patient populations, focusing on patients with Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction, and Pneumonia.
• Design and implement plans of care to prevent frequent acute hospital or emergency department use, readmissions, and health status decline.
• Complete established competencies for the position within a designated introductory period.Requirements
  • Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) if Magnet hospital.
  • Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Required: 3 years acute nursing experience, healthcare provider or healthcare company experience.
  • Preferred: 2 years experience in Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, and Medical Case Management in a hospital setting.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in the work environment.
  • Knowledge of state regulatory, federal regulatory, and managed care requirements.Certifications
    • Required:
      • Registered Nurse/RN License.
      • BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.Baptist Health System is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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