Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to join its Case Management team across a mature, faith-inspired health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This role sits at the intersection of utilization management, care coordination, and transition planning — serving patients across a six-hospital system that includes a dedicated children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a full continuum of ambulatory and rehabilitation services. Clinicians who thrive in complex, high-acuity environments and want genuine influence over patient throughput and outcomes will find this position substantive and well-supported.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities within a large, multi-hospital system
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Integrated case management role spanning utilization management, transition management, care coordination, and patient/family education
- Responsibility for medical necessity review and denial prevention in alignment with national care management standards
- Active role in length-of-stay management, readmission prevention, and safe, timely discharge planning
- Collaboration with physicians, patients, families, and caregivers to sequence care at the appropriate level across the continuum
- Compliance oversight aligned with state and federal regulatory requirements and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards
- System footprint includes six full-service acute care hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Physician network and ambulatory services infrastructure support robust care transitions and post-acute coordination
- Mission-driven culture with over 120 years of community health service in the San Antonio region
Qualifications
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of acute hospital patient care experience required; utilization management and/or case management experience required
- Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification preferred
- Demonstrated competency in medical necessity criteria, denial management, and care transition planning
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally rich metros in Texas — offering a low cost of living relative to peer cities, a warm climate, and a deep sense of community rooted in its diverse heritage. The city is home to world-class dining, the River Walk, the Pearl District, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and lake access. Highly rated public and private school options, a robust arts and music scene, and no state income tax make San Antonio a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.