Care Coordinator
Overview
Becoming a Nurse at University Health is a great way to step up and be there for the people of South Texas. They look up to us, and as a Nurse at UH, we’ll look to you to help carry out this mission in an environment that has been designated, and redesignated, as a Magnet Health Organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) for more than a decade. From your first day, you’ll be hands on with our patients while gaining valuable experience, earning excellent benefits and making a real impact on people’s lives.
- Full Time
- Level:
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
- Salary: $63K-$96K
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Success Profile
What does it take to build a successful Care Coordinator? career at University Health? Take a look the top qualities we’re after and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Problem-solver
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communicator
At University Health, we are strongly committed to quality, compassion and innovation in everything we do here and in our community.
This is a great place to be exposed to many different types of patients, procedures and disease processes.
Acute Care Nurse
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Benefits
We believe in taking care of those who care for our community and provide each of our health care professionals with the benefits they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Rewards
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Healthcare
Medical: Excellent coverage for individuals and families with very low premiums and co-pays, and ZERO co-pays for medications filled at University Health. Dental, vision, pet insurance, flexible and health spending accounts.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous accrual rates that start on day one.
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Retirement
We offer both a 457(b) and 403(b) deferred compensation programs.
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Education Reimbursement
Including college tuition reimbursement up to $600 per semester, continuing education up to $400 and certification reimbursement.
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Life and Disability
Basic life paid by University Health, with optional plans for life and disability insurance.
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Health and Wellness
Employee discounts, including gym memberships, employee health clinic, healing arts program, community events.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The care coordinator will be instrumental in assisting the department and clinicians in the ambulatory setting by gathering information, coordinating utilization efforts, and reviewing HCC quality indicators, and RAF scores for eligible Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Will monitor opportunities within the Medicare managed group to enhance financial outcomes. Will coordinate the transition of care and the interdisciplinary treatment for Medicare-managed patients across the healthcare continuum.. Facilitates the delivery of services, evaluates effectiveness, tracks outcomes and functions as the patient advocate to identify and communicate health care needs. Works collaboratively with clinical staff, clinic leadership, and outside agencies in an effort to improve patient outcomes, compliance, and decrease complications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred. Three years recently, full-time hospital experience is preferred. Work experience in case management, utilization review, or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
A current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. National certification in related fields is desirable. Case Manager Certification (CCM, CPHQ, or ANCC) or Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator certification is highly desirable. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
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