Job Description
DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: In collaboration with the patient/family, physicians and
interdisciplinary team, the Case Management Coordinator ensures patient progression through the
continuum of care in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Case Management Coordinator is
responsible for identifying, initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance
continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety and length of
stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning,
implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care coordination, and discharge
planning are accountabilities of this role. Payer-based requests regarding individual members are
fulfilled, where appropriate and pertinent. The Case Manager adheres to departmental and
organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures, continually
assuring quality patient care and regulatory compliance.RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred OR Masters Degree in
Social Work (MSW) required
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice
nursing in the state of New Mexico. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all
state required courses. OR Current licensure as an LMSW/LISW/LCSW in New Mexico. Case Management
certification highly desirable – ACM (Accredited Case Manager), CCM (Certified Case Manager, RN-BC
(Board Certified in Case Management)
SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse
populations
Ability to function in a stressful and fast paced environment
Interpersonal skills that
promote teamwork
Critical thinking/problem solving skills
Knowledge of and ability to utilize in
house and external resources
Flexibility in prioritization
Ability to multitask
Effective
organizational skills
Significant knowledge and understanding of availability of community and
post-acute resources
EXPERIENCE:
Two years’ experience in Health Care setting preferred, with at
least one year in an Acute Care Setting.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
Responsible to: Director of Case
Management
ENVIRONMENT:
General office environment and general hospital department/nursing units
(100% of day).
Blood borne Pathogens: A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to move around the
hospital to all units/department for about 80% of the day, in office 20% of the day. Requires close
work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 455 St Michaels DriveSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505
- Contact:
About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.