POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Assists Community First Health Plan (CFHP) members regain optimum health or improved functional capacity by ensuring that members have access to all of the health care services they need in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the allocation of resources, cost, and quality of health care for members; coordinating care between the primary care physician, community resources, family, and member; coordinating care across the health care continuum while monitoring and managing benefit utilization; and collaborating with multi-disciplinary health care team members in identifying the educational and discharge needs of members. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE A nurse (RN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum three (3) years of nursing, acute care, quality management, or managed care experience are required. Basic knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, community resources, and alternate funding programs is desired. Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria as well as DRG, ICD, and CPT coding is preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Current licensure as a registered nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required. Current certification from an appropriate professional agency, such as Case Management Society, is preferred.