Description

Job Title: Case Manager, Employee Health Nurse
Reports to: CCO, Quality Director Department: Nursing
Position Avaliable: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Case Management & Employee Health Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care across the continuum while overseeing employee health and occupational health services. This role supports safe patient transitions, appropriate utilization of services, employee safety, and regulatory compliance in accordance with CMS Conditions of Participation, OSHA standards, CDC guidance, and applicable Texas regulations. Due to the rural and cross-functional nature of CAH operations, this position may perform multiple duties to support hospital operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case Management and Care Coordination:

Coordinates patient care from admission through discharge for inpatient, observation, transitional care, and emergency department patients as assigned
Conducts discharge planning assessments and coordinates post-acute services including home health, DME, hospice, transitional care, or skilled nursing placement
Collaborates with providers, nursing staff, therapy, and ancillary departments to support safe and timely patient transitions
Supports compliance with CMS CAH requirements including medical necessity documentation, length-of-stay monitoring, and transitional care documentation
Coordinates transfers to higher levels of care
Identifies common barriers to care in rural settings
Documents case management activities in the electronic health record
Facilitates and participates in interdisciplinary care discussions
Supports quality improvement initiatives related to throughput, readmissions, and care coordination

Employee and Occupational Health Nurse:

Manages employee health records in compliance with CMS, OSHA, CDC, and Texas DSHS requirements
Coordinates pre-employment and ongoing employee health requirements including TB screening and immunizations
Coordinates post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
Collaborates with Infection Prevention on exposure tracking and illness trends
Provides employee health and safety education
Maintains confidentiality of employee health information
Additional Responsibilities:
Supports Infection Prevention, Quality, Emergency Preparedness, or Staff Education activities as assigned
Assists with survey readiness and regulatory reviews
Assists with development and review of related policies
Participates in committees, meetings, and training as required
Performs other duties as assigned consistent with licensure, competency, and organizational needs

Requirements

Qualifications:

LVN license required, RN preferred
Proficient computer skills
Strong organizational and communication skills
BLS required, ACLS preferred
Experience in case management, employee health, or infection prevention preferred

Physical and work requirements:

Combination of office and clinical environments
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the facility
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Flexible scheduling may be required

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