Case Manager / Case Management / Full-Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: In collaboration with the
patient/family, physicians and interdisciplinary team, the Case
Management Coordinator ensures patient progression through the
continuum of care in an efficient and cost effective manner. The
Case Management Coordinator is responsible for identifying,
initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance
continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient
satisfaction, patient safety and length of stay management. Support
and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment,
planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual
patient needs. Care coordination, and discharge planning are
accountabilities of this role. Payer-based requests regarding
individual members are fulfilled, where appropriate and pertinent.
The Case Manager adheres to departmental and organizational goals,
objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures,
continually assuring quality patient care and regulatory
compliance. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred OR
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice
nursing in the state of New Mexico. Meets contact hour requirements
for licensure, including all state required courses. OR Current
licensure as an LMSW/LISW/LCSW in New Mexico. Case Management
certification highly desirable – ACM (Accredited Case Manager), CCM
(Certified Case Manager, RN-BC (Board Certified in Case Management)
SKILLS: - Ability to communicate effectively with diverse
populations - Ability to function in a stressful and fast paced
environment - Interpersonal skills that promote teamwork - Critical
thinking/problem solving skills - Knowledge of and ability to
utilize in house and external resources - Flexibility in
prioritization - Ability to multitask - Effective organizational
skills - Significant knowledge and understanding of availability of
community and post-acute resources EXPERIENCE: Two years’
experience in Health Care setting preferred, with at least one year
in an Acute Care Setting. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Responsible to:
Director of Case Management ENVIRONMENT: General office environment
and general hospital department/nursing units (100% of day). Blood
borne Pathogens: A PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move around
the hospital to all units/department for about 80% of the day, in
office 20% of the day. Requires close work, good vision, dexterity
to write as well as to use computer keyboard.
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