Outpatient Care Manager - Ambulatory Referral Coordination

Outpatient Care Manager - Ambulatory Referral Coordination

** Webster, Texas, United States*
* ** New*
* Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604023

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* EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or equivalent AND

+ Two years of case management experience or four years related experience.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Experience in oncology.

** REQUIRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR

CERTIFICATIONS:

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* Required:

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* + Registered Nurse (RN).

** Preferred:*
* + Certification in Case Management.

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* JOB SUMMARY:

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* To assess, counsel, educate and provide problem solving to assigned patient population. To provide timely and valid information to the interdisciplinary team, physicians and community partners related to the on-going and follow-up care of program specific chronic disease patients. Acts as an advocate for patients and coordinates and collaborates with the medical home to provide quality, cost-effective care and promote positive outcomes for all Integrated Care Team patients.

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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* + Screens and/or assesses patient and/or family to determine on-going care needs, identify barriers and solutions to self-management and health care access.

+ Interacts with each patient at least monthly via telephone or in person contacts.

+ Participates in activities that improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.

+ Documents appropriately on all care management activities in the medical record and other departmental databases.

+ Creates an individualized care plan that addresses the patient's disease specific educational needs and works with the patient to set self-management goals.

+ Coordinates patient care throughout enrollment in the program, ensuring that plans are communicated among the medical home practitioners, ancillaries and community partners caring for the patient.

+ Enrolls patients in a timely manner based on department policy.

+ Accountable for professional practice, including time management, clinical documentation, statistical and other record-keeping as needed. Reports as required to the appropriate Manager or designee.

+ Facilitates productivity, team-building, and high team morale in the department.

+ Attends educational seminars to keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of nursing, chronic disease and/or care management.

+ Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects, programs, and research, as assigned.

+ Participates in discharge planning as required.

+ Attends staff meetings and participates in departmental problem-solving activities and performance improvement and quality assurance activities.

+ Consistently communicates and displays oneself in a professional and courteous manner. Demonstrates productive problem-solving techniques and interpersonal relations.

+ Practices and promotes the principles of patient confidentiality, including adhering to HIPAA guidelines on authorizations and documentation of disclosures of protected health information (PHI).

+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

** Marginal or Periodic Functions:*
* + Performs related duties as required.

** WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:*
* Hospital, ambulatory care or community environment. Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. Moderate physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment and/or objects. May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, and disoriented or combative patients and/or family members. Some local travel required.

** SALARY RANGE:*
* Actual salary commensurate with experience.

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* WORK SCHEDULE:

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* On-site, Access Services, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

** Equal Employment Opportunity*
* UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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