Case Management Manager

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Manages the care coordinators (case managers), home health coordinators and clerical staff to insure a smooth patient flow from preadmission to discharge and follow up in accordance with the patients and the payers requirements. Works with the Manager for Social Services to ensure an interdisciplinary treatment plan of care for patients. Facilitates the delivery of services, evaluates effectiveness, tracks outcomes and functions as the manager of the team. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing is preferred. Required experience: minimum of two years recent management experience; three years of hospital clinical nursing experience and one year experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance. Experience in each of these areas in a hospital setting is preferred. LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS Current registration with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners and current CPR certification (BLS) is required. Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.