RN, Registered Nurse Care Manager - Pain Management Palliative Care - Full Time

DescriptionSummary: The Care Manager effectively communicates with internal and external clinical professionals. Efficiently organizes the care of the patients and assess the homes for needs and makes appropriate arrangements. Critically thinks for appropriateness of care provided the patients within the scope of care of the healthcare center. Effectively multitasks the workday, accurately inputs computer info, and successfully accomplishes difficult tasks as assigned. Responsibilities: Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.Identify, evaluate and provide case management services for patients, and analyze information supplied by physicians (or other clinical staff) to make timely review determinations, based on appropriate criteria and standards.Coordinate certifications of services with the appropriate payor.Identify and refer over/under utilization issues and refer appropriate cases to VP Medical Affairs.Initiate timely and appropriate Discharge Planning.Collect and analyze data to assure quality outcomes.Serves as liaison for patient, family and physician to assist in communication.Reinforces and interacts with patients, physicians and families across the continuum to include post-acute services.Assures timely medical record documentation to coordinate appropriate clinical documentation for all services Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferredBasic Computer KnowledgeNegotiating skills which support the ability to interact with physicians, nursing staff, discharge planners, and payers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Knowledge of clinical protocol, normative data and health benefit plans, particularly coverage and limitation clauses. Ability to manage several projects and cases simultaneously. Knowledge of community resources. Experience Minimum of five years recent clinical experience as an RN.  Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Registered Nurse License in state of employment or compact Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925. Additional Information: - Specialty: RN - Location: 2600 St Michael DriveTexarkana, Texas 75503 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.