staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management - $60-73 per hour Job at Kaiser Permanente, Coronado, CA

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Coronado, CA

Job Description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management for a nursing job in Coronado, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Acute Care Case Management
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Staff

Job Summary:

Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers/facilities regarding patient care/ population based management for patients in specifically defined geriatric or other specifically defined patient populations in order to plan and implement a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to manage health conditions, utilization of resources and protocols, patient self-care, implementation and evaluation of treatment plan across the care continuum (primary, secondary, tertiary and continued care). In conjunction with physicians, develops treatment plan, monitors care, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols and care paths and develops guidelines for care that may require coordination across systems of multiple providers/services. Complies with other duties as described. Must be able to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Plans, develops, assesses and evaluates care provided to members.


  • In conjunction with primary care and specialist physicians, evaluates and develops baseline medical and psychosocial evaluations and individualized patient care/treatment plans.


  • Recommends alternative levels of care and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.


  • Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management.


  • Delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.


  • Encourages member to follow prescribed course of care (e.g., drug therapy, physical therapy).


  • Coordinates care/services with utilization and/or quality reviewers and monitors level and quality of care.


  • Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.


  • Makes referrals to appropriate community services and outside providers.


  • Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.


  • Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment, hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.


  • Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments.


  • Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care.


  • Develops and collects data; trends utilization of health care resources.


  • Produces population based reports on outcomes specific to defined patient populations.


  • Participates with healthcare team/providers in actualizing outcomes by planning, evaluating and implementing decisions and strategies to achieve predetermined cost, clinical, quality, utilization and service outcomes.


  • Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures.


  • Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum.


  • Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.


  • Acts as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.


  • Participates in committees, teams or other work projects/duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

· Minimum one (1) year clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting, plus two (2) years clinical experience as an RN in a licensed home health or hospice agency required.  

· For positions in Special Needs & Care Programs (Care Plus/Guidance): Two (2) years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required.

Education

· Please refer to Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Sections.

License, Certification, Registration

· Registered Nurse License (California)

· Basic Life Support

 

Additional Requirements:

· Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning or case management.

· Working knowledge of regulatory require

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1283975. Posted job title: Case Manager Continuing Care Coordinator Rn

About Kaiser Permanente

At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.

With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.

Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work,

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