Case Manager

Staff - RN - Case Manager

Coordinate all systems/services required for an organized, multidisciplinary, patient centered care team approach, and assure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population. Manage the course of treatment of patients, coordinating care with physicians, nurses and other staff ensuring quality patient outcomes are achieved within established time frames and with efficient utilization of resources. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, initiate disease management protocols, determine and manage outcomes, ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, utilization of resources and analysis of variances. Function as a contact person for patient, family, health care team members, community resources and employees as necessary. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Physical Conditions: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

Shift Information: 5x8 Day

Pay Range: $30.00 to $41.00

Bonus Information: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Required Qualifications:

• Program Graduate
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
• 1 year directly related experience
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 day

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Education specialization: Nursing
• Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental (Free for full-time) Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• 5.5% UNMH contribution after 1 year
• 56 hours Educational leave; CME allowance
• Holidays and Sick Days
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Nursing Mother Rooms, Cafeteria
• Close to Public Transportation, Restaurants, and Entertainment

Facility Highlights:

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team. New Mexico's only Academic Health Center, serving more than 450,000 outpatients each year, recognized for 13 pediatric subspecialties, treating more than 90,000 emergency patients annually and operating a variety of clinics throughout the Albuquerque Metropolitan area.

At UNMH, you'll find a world-class care environment that will bring out the best in you. Here, we treat everyone with respect. We listen to our patients, anticipate their needs and make everyone feel welcome. In 2016, UNM Hospital was one of two recipients of the National Patient Safety Foundation DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses. The award recognized our nurses' role in improving patient safety and supporting the best outcomes.

Location Highlights: When you choose UNM Hospital, you're choosing to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the heart of the Southwest. Albuquerque is a blend of old and new, rural and urban, artistic expression and natural wonder. Living in Albuquerque is not for spectators! Be prepared to jump right in to the vibrant, engaging culture of the Southwest.