Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hamilton, Texas
Health system employer
RN
Posted Aug 28
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Case Management
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Nurse to patient
- 1:12
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5-10 years
stated in this posting
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
RN Case Manager – Hamilton Healthcare System
About Our Healthcare System
Hamilton General Hospital, the flagship facility of Hamilton Healthcare System, is a 25-bed licensed Critical Access Hospital recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the U. S. Serving a multi-county region in Central Texas, our integrated health system encompasses:
- Emergency & Trauma: 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department supported by a regional EMS system operating 10 Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) across 5 counties.
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- Surgical Services: Outpatient and inpatient surgical capabilities including general, orthopedic, and interventional pain management procedures.
- Advanced Diagnostics & Laboratory: 24/7 Radiology (CT scan, digital mammography, MRI, X-ray) and a certified, full-service laboratory processing over 1 million tests annually .
- Specialized Programs: One of the few AACVPR-certified Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs in rural Central Texas, Diabetes Education, and Chronic Care Management.
- Outpatient & Primary Care Network: 3 Rural Health Clinics and multiple specialty outpatient clinics spanning three Central Texas communities.
Learn more about our mission and award-winning services at HamiltonHospital.org .
About Our Community
Located in the heart of Central Texas, Hamilton offers an affordable, safe, and close-knit small-town lifestyle with convenient proximity to major urban hubs (approx. 1 hour from Waco, 2 hours from Austin, and 2 hours from Fort Worth).
Education
Served by Hamilton Independent School District , a highly rated district ( A- overall rating on Niche , ranking in the top 20% of public-school districts in Texas) enrolling ~820 students across grades PK–12 with an exceptional 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio .
- Housing & Cost of Living: Outstanding affordability, with recent regional housing data placing median home values substantially below state and national averages.
- Lifestyle: Zero traffic congestion, friendly neighbors, rich Texas Hill Country scenery, and an active rural lifestyle.
Position Overview
JOB TITLE: Case Management Manager REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer
JOB
Summary
Supervises and directs case management staff in provision of care. Works closely with physicians, nurses, and associated clinical professionals to help patients in an acute setting transition to a lower level of care. Helps to remove barriers from the patient's timely discharge from the hospital.
Resolves clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers on the patient's behalf. Handles difficult situations in a way that promotes the best outcomes for the patient while reducing the facility's overall cost-to-care. Has principal responsibility for total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of each assigned patient.
Plans, provides and documents discharge planning, teaching and educating patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care. Assures that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.
Essential duties and
Responsibilities
- Conducts discharge assessment, beginning on admission to evaluate patient's current and future concerns.
- Facilitates and coordinates post-hospital care.
- Follow up phone call with each patient within three days post discharge.
- Interacts and supplements the health care team to enhance the social, emotional and psychological care of patient/family/significant others.
- Provides timely and appropriate discharge plans for patients.
- Maintains documentation of discharge services provided.
- Keeps physician informed regarding discharge plans of patient.
- Keeps database of referral sources.
- Refers patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from physical illness.
- Provides access to services such as financial assistance, advanced directives, legal aid, or education.
JOB
Qualifications
A.
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
B. Personal job-related
skills
Effective oral and written communication skills. Highly organized, empathetic, and capable of multitasking in a high-stress environment.
C. Licensure, registry, or
certification
Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association. ACLS preferred.
D. Experience
a. Prior Work
Experience
Management role in the Case Management department preferred. Five years of experience as a professional Registered Nurse preferred.
b. Technical Training: Current CPR training
E. Physical and Mental
Requirements
Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Pay: $93,500.00 - $103,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- A.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- B. Personal job-related skills:
- Effective oral and written communication skills. Highly organized, empathetic, and capable of multitasking in a high-stress environment.
- C. Licensure, registry, or certification:
- Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association. ACLS preferred.
- D. Experience
- a. Prior Work
- Management role in the Case Management department preferred. Five years of experience as a professional Registered Nurse preferred.
- b. Technical Training: Current CPR training
- E. Physical and Mental
- Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Place
- City
- Hamilton, Texas
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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