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Houston Methodist

Case Manager - PRN

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager PRN (CM) position is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who ... obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) SKILLS AND ...

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Houston Methodist

Case Manager Certified

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

... permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and * Magnet ANCC-recognized Case Management certification: ACHPN-HPCC or CCM or CMC or ACM-NBCM or CDCES or CHPN-HPCC or CMGT ...

Houston Methodist

Case Manager Certified

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

... permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and * Magnet ANCC-recognized Case Management certification: ACHPN-HPCC or CCM or CMC or ACM-NBCM or CDCES or CHPN-HPCC or CMGT ...

ENDEAVORS

Case Manager (The Arch)

Austin, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

This role focuses on building trust, reducing barriers to stability, and supporting clients in developing individualized plans that lead to permanent housing. The Case Manager works collaboratively ...

Endeavors

Case Manager (The Arch)

Austin, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

This role focuses on building trust, reducing barriers to stability, and supporting clients in developing individualized plans that lead to permanent housing. The Case Manager works collaboratively ...

Houston Methodist

Case Manager (RN)

Baytown, TX

The weekend Case Manager's hours will be 10-hour shifts, 8 AM- 6 PM, every Thursday, Friday ... obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) KNOWLEDGE AND ...

Houston Methodist

Case Manager (RN)

Baytown, TX · On-site

The weekend Case Manager's hours will be 10-hour shifts, 8 AM- 6 PM, every Thursday, Friday ... obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) KNOWLEDGE AND ...

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What is a permanency case manager?

Permanency case managers are professionals who work within child welfare systems to help children in foster care achieve permanent, stable living situations. Their primary goal is to ensure that each child either returns safely to their biological family, is adopted, or placed under legal guardianship. They coordinate with families, courts, and service providers to develop and implement plans tailored to each child's needs. Permanency case managers also monitor progress, advocate for the child's best interests, and offer support throughout the process. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a permanency case manager?

To thrive as a Permanency Case Manager, you need a background in social work or a related field, typically with a bachelor's degree and relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management software, state child welfare systems, and documentation tools is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, empathy, and the ability to manage high-stress situations help you build trust with children and families. These skills are crucial for ensuring child safety, supporting family stability, and achieving positive permanency outcomes.

What is the difference between Permanency Case Manager vs Child Welfare Case Manager?

AspectPermanency Case ManagerChild Welfare Case Manager
CredentialsRelevant social work or counseling certifications, state licensingSimilar certifications, often requiring social work background
Work EnvironmentChild welfare agencies, foster care systemsChild protective services, foster care agencies
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits focused on family reunification and permanencyChild protective services, social service agencies
Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving permanency planning and foster careMore focused on child protection and safety

Both roles involve working with children and families, but Permanency Case Managers primarily focus on establishing permanent living arrangements, such as reunification or adoption, while Child Welfare Case Managers concentrate on child safety and protective services. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by permanency case managers, and how can new hires best prepare for them?

Permanency Case Managers often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, navigating complex family dynamics, and coordinating with multiple service providers. New hires can best prepare by developing strong organizational skills, maintaining clear communication, and seeking regular supervision or peer support to manage emotional stress. Building a solid understanding of child welfare laws and local resources also helps in providing effective support to children and families working toward stable, long-term solutions.
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Case Manager - PRN

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Sugar Land, TX

Per diem

Posted 2 days ago

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Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager PRN (CM) position is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who comprehensively plans for case management of a target patient population on a designated unit(s). This position works with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The CM PRN holds joint accountability with social worker for discharge planning and continuity of care and assures that admission and continued stay are medically necessary and communicates clinical information to payors to ensure reimbursement. The CM PRN helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed (e.g., day-to-day workflow, education, process improvements, patient satisfaction).
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section.

EXPERIENCE
  • Three (3) years hospital clinical nursing experience which includes two (2) years in case management

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
  • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care requirements
  • Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payer requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs
  • Comprehensive knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
  • Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and makes decisions using evidence-based analytical approach in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families
  • Well versed in computer skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Collaborates with the physician and all members of the interprofessional health care team to facilitate care for designated case load; monitors the patient’s progress, intervening as needed to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient-focused, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective; facilitates timely: • completion and reporting of diagnostic testing; • completion of treatment plan and discharge plan; • modification of plan of care, as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient; • assignment of appropriate levels of care; • completion of all required documentation in EPIC and MIDAS
  • Serves as a preceptor, as appropriate, and implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students. Serves a resource for case management and social work resources and needs for the department and the hospital.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performs review for medical necessity of admission, continued stay and resource use, appropriate level of care and program compliance. Identifies when services no longer meet InterQual/Millman l criteria, initiates discussion with attending physicians, coordinates with the external case manager to facilitate discharge planning, seeks assistance from the physician advisor, if needed, and informs management of the possible need for issuing Medicare Hospital Initiated Notice of Non-coverage.
  • Applies approved utilization criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions, level of care, resource utilization, and continued stay. Reviews level of care denials to identify trends and collaborate with team to recommend opportunities for process improvement.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Documents assessment and interventions efficiently and effectively.
  • Plans for routine/difficult discharge and anticipates/prevents and manages emergent situations. Specific focus given to discharge plan and elimination of barriers.
  • Performs post-discharge review by analyzing the inpatient record to ensure that compliance with quality indicators are met. Intervenes and takes appropriate action to foster real-time compliance with CMS guidelines and other performance measures associated with certification programs and other regulatory, national, regional or locally- sponsored quality programs. Provides reports, as needed, to appropriate parties showing: • compliance with established governmental and/or institutional rules and regulations • analysis of problematic areas, and • actions taken to improve compliance
  • Conducts chart audits and performs peer-to-peer evaluations for continuous quality improvement.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve patient satisfaction with focus on discharge domain and collaborates with unit leadership to implement evidence-based patient engagement strategies.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Monitors Length of Stay (LOS) for case load on an ongoing basis. Identifies population and/or service-specific trends impacting LOS and addresses/resolves problems impeding treatment progress. Proactively takes action to achieve continuous improvement and expedite care/facilitate discharge. Contributes to meeting departmental financial target on scorecard
  • Manages all patients in Observation Status, daily, informing physicians of timely disposition options to assure maximum benefits for patients and reimbursement for the hospital.
  • Secures reimbursement for hospital services by communicating medical information required by all external review entities, managed care contracts, insurers, fiscal intermediaries, and state and federal agencies. Responds to requests for information, monitors covered days, and initiates review to assure that all days are covered and reimbursable.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides education to unit-based physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on any case management topics.
  • Identifies opportunity for practice changes. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
  • Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in case management or department operations using evidence-based practice literature. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: Yes
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* Yes

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section.

EXPERIENCE
  • Three (3) years hospital clinical nursing experience which includes two (2) years in case management

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women’s services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging — all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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