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The Per Diem Case Manager at MD Anderson Cancer Center integrates and coordinates care facilitation and discharge planning functions. This role directly impacts patient care, satisfaction, and institutional costs by ensuring seamless transitions and optimal outcomes across the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN), hold a current RN license in the State of Texas, and have three years of professional nursing experience, to include experience in coordinating care for high risk and complex patients. The candidate must also maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Per Diem Flat Annual Rate: $51,376 or $52.00/hour. Based on a 19-hour work week.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." Our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assess individual patient needs based on practice models for high-risk or complex care issues

• Coordinate, facilitate, and monitor care for patients throughout the continuum to ensure optimal clinical, functional, social, cognitive, satisfaction, and financial outcomes

• Oversee discharge planning and facilitate transitions to community settings

• Intervene, advocate, and facilitate care changes on the patient's behalf

• Act as a liaison for multidisciplinary teams, external physicians, payors, and community agencies

• Identify and implement strategies to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance patient care and business outcomes

• Other duties as assigned

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Experience Required: Three years professional nursing experience to include experience in coordinating care for high risk and complex patients.

Licensure/Certification Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN). American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certification as a Case Manager.

Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements and working conditions.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. [http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 177852

* Employment Status: Per Diem

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Day/Evening

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,376

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,376

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 51,376

* FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Hard

* Work Location: Onsite

* Pivotal Position: No

* Referral Bonus Available?: No

* Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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