RN Care Coordinator

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing. Four years of clinical nursing experience in an acute hospital environment. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Certification in Care Management CCM or ACM-RN obtained within 3 years. JOB SUMMARY: As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the Care Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely transitioning the acute care patient to the next level of care. This role is a partner with physicians, nursing, and all ancillary services to ensure quality outcomes and coordinate the care of the patient and ensure timely utilization of services and safe and timely transition planning and implementation. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation