Inpatient Case Manager (RN)

Inpatient Case Manager

The Inpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, treatment planning, intervention, monitoring, evaluation and documentation on identified patients during an acute care episode. Assesses and develops a care plan in collaboration with the admitting, attending and consultant physicians, and other healthcare practitioners. The goal of the Inpatient Case Manager is to effectively manage the patients during their hospitalization to assure the right level of care is provided for the patient's current severity of illness, utilizing the appropriate tests and diagnostics, in the appropriate facilities in order to provide the highest level of care, in the most efficient manner, while utilizing only the resources necessary for that episode of care. The Inpatient Case Manager is also responsible for the safe discharge of patients with the necessary resources to insure that care is provided without interruption along the continuum of care, that is, whether in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or in the home setting. Such discharge will be planned and coordinated in collaboration with the Vital Care Case Manager for patients enrolled in the Vital Care program. The Inpatient Case Manager will document the discharge plan, together with the current medication list, and scheduled follow-up appointments in the authorization notes and will communicate the same to the Vital Care Case Manager, the patient, and family members concerned. A follow-up post-discharge call will be made by the Inpatient Case Manager or the department's designee within 24 hours of discharge to determine any problems, issues, or risks encountered in the transition.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• Current California License.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care experience.
• Utilization review or case management experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of managed care preferred.
• Typing 40 words per minutes with accuracy.
• Knowledge of computers, faxes, printers and all other equipment.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point).
• Ability to deal responsibly with confidential matters.
• Comfortable in fast-paced setting
• High energy and a team-player

Description:

• Direct-Hire
• Mon. to Fri.
• 8 AM 5 PM
• 4-6 weeks of training at Northridge office before official start date at permanent location.
• May need to drive to South Bay area on occasion.

Full benefits package which includes employer paid medical, pharmacy and dental benefits. Generous PTO package, 401k Retirement Savings, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement & Licensed Renewal Fees for clinical staff.

Exempt: No

If interested and meet the requirements, please submit current resume.