Case Manager / Case Management / Full-time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 21, 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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