RN Case Manager Of Homeless Initiative at Cook Children's

Location

Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave) Department: Homeless Initiative Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 4

Summary

Utilizing a collaborative process, the RN Case Manager will assess, coordinate, and implement a medical plan of care for children residing in selected Tarrant County homeless shelters. This individual will be charged with the development and coordination of a program which oversees the health care for designated homeless children treated in the Cook Children's Health Care System. This position will be responsible for the compilation of data to measure the impact of this program on homeless children and the possible justification for replication in other communities.

This individual will perform an ongoing review of the health care management of inpatient homeless children and follow up to monitor compliance with the post discharge plan of care. Hours: PRN First shift *Will require Full-time training in Fort Worth the first 8-12 weeks Education/Experience: ASN or BSN Degree. Atleast 3 years of experience with case management, care coordination, utilization review, patient intake or discharge planning.

Experience troubleshooting fund resources, quality assurance, clinical pathways, continuous quality improvement, or state and federal health plans or commercial insurance plans in a clinical or managed care environment. Must be computer literate, and have effective organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Must be familiar with various community resources and charitable organizations.