Job Description
Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse patient populations. In this role, you will perform clinical assessments, develop and implement patient-centered care plans, and manage transitions of care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to optimize outcomes, reduce readmissions, and support safe discharges. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and continuous quality improvement in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing and psychosocial assessments for assigned patients
- Develop, implement, and update individualized, evidence-based care plans
- Coordinate transitions of care, including discharge planning and post-acute referrals
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes
- Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and community resources
- Monitor clinical progress, utilization, and quality indicators, intervening as needed
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Promote adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives
- Support Methodist Healthcare's mission, values, and patient experience standards
Required Skills
- Clinical assessment and triage
- Care coordination and discharge planning
- Utilization management
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Knowledge of payer and regulatory requirements
- Quality and performance improvement
- Time management and prioritization
- Community and post-acute resource navigation
