Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 106 bed Joint Commission Accredited offering a number of specialty services. We are proud to serve our community with a Level III Trauma unit, Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement, Level I Nursery, American College of Radiology Accredited Facility, as well as many other state of the art services to ensure our patients are cared for.

Where We Are:

Sierra Vista, Arizona is a flourishing city located 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Thanks to our year-round temperate climate, affordable housing, low cost of living, access to healthcare and education facilities, not to mention the breathtaking natural beauty of majestic mountain ranges and the San Pedro River and outdoor activities, Cochise County residents enjoy an excellent quality of life.

Why Choose Us:

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  Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
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  Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
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  Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
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  Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
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  And much more…

Position Summary:

Provides hospital case management services, including but not limited to utilization management and discharge planning, to assigned patients to assure efficient, cost-effective patient progression from admission through discharge. Coordinates with social services for optimal post-acute care services. Utilizes established clinical guidelines to support appropriate level of care and medical necessity throughout the hospitalization, and ensure authorization for services provided from third party payers. Works with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, staff and payers to ensure efficient delivery of quality, cost-effective care. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and adheres to Canyon Vista Medical Center Utilization Management Plan. Serves as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions. Complies with legal, hospital and departmental policies, procedures and position requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Associates Degree in Nursing or higher, required.
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  One year experience in Case Management/Utilization Management, preferred with five years experience in an acute care setting.
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  Active Arizona or Compact RN license required.
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  Basic computer skills, i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook email and basic data entry, required.
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  Knowledge of office equipment usage such as telephone skills, faxing and copying preferred.
  
• Basic knowledge of Joint Commission standards, government and private insurance benefits, e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, DRG’s, managed care and working knowledge of clinical review guidelines for medical necessity.
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  Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources preferred.

***Per Diem Position

EEOC Statement:

Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.