RN Case Manager FT Days

Lakewood Regional Medical Center is proud to be an integral part of the surrounding community. From orthopedics to cardiac care to urology, we have received many designations for quality care. Although we appreciate these prestigious honors, we are most honored by the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones. We are committed to finding new ways to improve and make our hospital the best place for patients, physicians and employees. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we are here any time you need help.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary:

The individual in this position is responsible for coordinating patient care activities to conform to evidence-based practice and /or regulatory/payor requirements. This position integrates functions typically considered to be case management, care coordination and/or utilization management, and discharge planning assessment.

As such, the individual’s responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following activities: a) coordinating care; b) planning for discharge needs and arrangements, including leading multidisciplinary discharge planning teams and assessing patients for discharge planning needs; c) reviewing utilization patterns; d) referring complex social issues to social work; e) managing concurrent denials; f) coordinating weekly Complex Case Review; g) collecting clinical process and outcomes data, including Ecare; h) communicating with patients and their families around plan of care; I) assisting with physician documentation; j) arranging for patient education; k) communicating and collaborating with physicians, their office staff and staff of ancillary departments (e.g., lab, pharmacy); l) assist with ensuring accuracy of patient demographic and insurance information; and m) assisting with making the appropriate referrals to other departments (e.g., PT/OT/ST).

Qualifications

Mandatory:

1. Current CA RN license
2. Conversant knowledge and experience with case management, care coordination, and/or utilization review
3. Demonstrate the ability in collaborating with physicians
4. Ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people

Pay range: $47.25 Minimum – $67.37 Maximum an hour

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.