Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Any employment gaps greater than 90 days must be explained.

Required Skills/Experience: Case Management, utilization, MCG criteria, InterQual criteria Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families. Must be understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment. Two or more years clinical experience with one year in the acute care setting preferred.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Acute Hospital Management

Required Credentials: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) or Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS Care Manager I Position for at least 5 years on top of the required experience in lieu of education required. RN or LMSW in the state of TX . LBSW accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in CHRISTUS Care Manager I role.

Preferred Credentials: Certification in Case Management

Special Requests: May be asked to arrive at 7:30a and must stay until all cases finished for the day May be asked to assist with special projects. May serve a preceptor or orienter to new associates.