Case Manager, Registered Nurse

Job Opportunity At Sutter Health

Coordinates the utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals and care facilitation. Oversees the management of acute patient populations across the care continuum with a focus to provide coordinated and integrated care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Provides discharge planning coordination and intervention for the high risk patient presenting to the Emergency Department. Strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimized denials of payment among a patient population with complex health needs.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BS in one of following: Nursing or Health Administration preferred.
• Master in nursing, case management or related field preferred.

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• CCM - Certified Case Manager (Preferred)

Typical Experience

• 2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

• A broad knowledge base of health care delivery and case management within a managed care environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Utilization Review, levels of care, and observation status.
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations and professional standards affecting case management practice in an integrated delivery system.
• A broad knowledge base of post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and patients and their families.
• Demonstrates commitment to service excellence in all patient, family and employee interactions and in performing all job responsibilities.
• Functions in a manner to promote quality patient care and assure a positive patient experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Must have time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and to effectively function in teams.
• Ability to interact effectively with key internal and external constituents using collaboration, and customer service skills that promote excellence in the patient experience.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Part Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits: Yes

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 36

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $82.84 to $112.10 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.