Disease Mgmt. Clinical Coord., Registered Nurse or LMSW, El Paso Health
Job Description
Disease Mgmt. Clinical Coord., Registered Nurse or LMSW, El Paso Health
Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso
Department: EPH Health Services
Schedule - Shift - Hours: Full Time - Days
Job Summary
Organizes and directs all activities associated with El Paso Health’s Disease Management and Members with Special Health Care Needs programs. Educates the members of El Paso Health with disease-specific chronic or long term health related conditions, how to maximize their health status, thus providing them the opportunity to pursue their individual goals. Manages a wide range of medical specialties, including but not limited to, Obstetrics/Gynecological, Neonatal, Medical/Surgical, Behavioral, Chronic Conditions, and members with special healthcare needs.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required as demonstrated by past job experience.
- Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
- Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Culturally sensitive.
- Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
- Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and community resources.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients/families.
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
Work Experience
Three years of patient care experience as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in an acute care hospital setting required. Previous disease/case management or related experience preferred. Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case/disease management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
License/Registration/Certification
Current, active, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse or licensed Masters Social Worker in the State of Texas required.
Education and Training
Bachelor degree in Nursing or master degree in Social Work required.
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Contact Information
1145 Westmoreland Drive
El Paso, TX 79925-5615
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