POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
At the front door of University Health, this role serves to screen patients needing placement in acute or observation beds for the purposes of correct status determinations and the coordination of appropriate diversions to home or other levels of care more appropriate for the services needed to be rendered. This position requires assertive clinical acumen and communication skills for serving in the liaison roles with medical staff, nursing staff, and patients and families.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred. A national certificate (e.g., CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related fields is preferred. Three years of recent, full-time hospital experience is preferred. Work experience in case management, utilization review, or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred. Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within the specified time of hire date.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
A current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. National certification in relatedfields is preferred. Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.