Service Coordinator RN (SAN ANTONIO)

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The RN Service Coordinator-RN (RN-SC) contributes to the Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) service coordination process by performing activities within the scope of licensure; provides supervision and direction to staff participating in Member’s cases following applicable state law and contract; develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises the Members’ care plans to meet Member’s needs, to optimize health care across the care continuum to enhance the Member's well-being, independence, integration in the community, and potential for productivity. The RN-SC conducts a holistic assessment of the Member's dynamics, needs, and preferences while providing education and health-related information to the Member, the Member’s Legal Authorized Representative (LAR), and the Member’s Support Network. Responsible for the coordination of STARPLUS Members' covered and non-capitated services, including acute and LTSS, while meeting the Member's physical, behavioral, functional, and psychosocial needs. Complies with policies, procedures, and protocols for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, employees, patients, and guests. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or social work is required. BSN is preferred. Four (4) recent years of clinical experience preferred, which may include service coordination, case management, quality management, or managed care experience. Working knowledge of HMO standards, LTSS, and NCQA standards is preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid HMO experience is preferred. Experience in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex conditions is required. Bilingual, English/Spanish, is preferred. LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION A current, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing issued by the State of Texas is required. RUG Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of employment for all RN candidates.

Coordinator Care Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, the Clinical Transplant Coordinator II develops and uses advanced clinical management, consultation, education and research to promote quality care for the specific transplant patient populations. Provides growth in a clinical knowledge through research based practice with peers. Supports and maintains the University Health System’s policies, protocols, values and guest relations. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an RN and five (5) years nursing experience required. One year of transplant or end stage organ failure nursing experience may be substituted for two (2) of the five (5) required years of general nursing experience. Bachelors Degree in Nursing required or must be attained with in three years of date of hire. Knowledge of transplant, health care trends, community and regional resources. An ability to establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines and understanding of the consultative process. LICENSURE Current RN licensure in the State of Texas required. Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator required or obtained within six months of hire. Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required. Will attain CITI research certification with in six months of date of hire.