KPC Promise Hospital of AMARILLO: The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and monitoring day to day operations of the Case Management and Utilization Management programs. He/She directs the activities necessary to ensure appropriate utilization of the Hospital and its resources while maintaining optimal achievable standards of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration preferred
• Three years acute care clinical nursing experience
• Minimum of 1-year Case Management experience
• Additional education in the area of Quality Management and Joint Commission Standards
• Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred
• Demonstration of leadership, manageability, and the application of interpersonal and principles of supervision and administration
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills
• Good computer skills with minimal guidance
• Certification in Case Management (CCM) preferred
• BLS required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 15% Standing - up to 15% Kneeling - up to 15%

Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 5% Bending - up to 25%

Squatting - up to 5% Pulling - up to 5% Reaching - up to 10%

Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate to high

EXPOSURE RISK: Category II - Jobs in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but which could result in Category 1 exposure.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printer.

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