POSITION: KAISER Nurse Case Manager
To enhance the quality or patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the careful planning of the discharge of every patient. Has accountability for the discharge of all patients into the appropriate placement. Adheres to departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures.
REPORTING: This position reports to the Administrator
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate discharge, and home planning processes with other departments, external service organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities.
Act as a patient advocate in discharge planning and perform staff education related to discharge planning
Keys information into computer systems, including EMR system
Evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of care provided
Initiate and present insurance “denial” letters, as appropriate
Communicate with IDT at regular intervals throughout the discharge process and develop an effective working relationship
Facilitate interdisciplinary patient rounds and/or conference to review discharge plan and identify post-stay needs
Assist in the admissions process, as directed: providing tours to perspective patients, family members or responsible parties, completing the admissions packet and submitting to corporate, conducting orientation to the facility, etc.
Assist with discharge planning, i.e. appropriate placement and arrangements, home health services, transportation, etc.
Promote actions by the staff that maintain and enhance each patient’s dignity in full recognition of each patient’s individuality
Assist patients to determine how they would like to make decisions about their health care, and whether or not they would like anyone else involved in these decisions
Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan conferences and develop plan of discharge to ensure that special needs are met
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Work Experience: Experience in Discharge planning a plus. Requires at least six months prior LVN or RN experience in the past two years in a general acute care hospital setting, or acquired equivalent competency appropriate to the type of sub-acute residents that the facility provides care to.
Education: LVN graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelors of Science in Nursing or Masters in Social Work, BSW, or BA Sociology
License: Current, valid, Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of California
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while working in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need, we invite you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
- Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Carmichael, CA 95608 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Carmichael, CA 95608: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person