Job Description:

Overview Join our team as a full-time, day shift, Case Management Acute Care Registered Nurse in Tyler, TX.    Fulfilling your purpose begins here:   People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more Your team is bigger than your department: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating the care and service of patients across the continuum promoting quality care, effective utilization of resources and assuming a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired clinical and resource outcomes. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of services and working collaboratively with all members of the health care team. Plans and coordinates a comprehensive plan of care using a concurrent integrated review, standard operating procedures, case management tools, and collaborative efforts with all members of the patient's family and/or significant other to enhance quality care and reduce costs. Coordinates patient care to ensure appropriate and effective clinical outcomes. Communicates with third party payors, peer review entities and physicians' offices to gather and provide clinical and fiscal information for financial optimization. Contributes to a positive work environment and performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to enhance the overall team efforts of the department/organization. Qualifications Job Requirements: Active Registered Nurse License in state of Texas 3 years of hospital experience required Preferred Job Requirements: Previous case management experience preferred