Case Manager I - 0.9 - Days - Care Coordination-Patient Support @ MV
About The Position
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 0.9 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 72 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description Job Responsibilities Case Managers are licensed nursing professionals who are responsible for care coordination, care transitions, discharge planning, and utilization review. Through use of evidence-based practices, effective communication and utilization of available resources, Case Managers work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to advance patients care plan, ensure the appropriate level of care, and prevent unnecessary admissions and readmissions. Responsible for promoting quality and cost-effective outcomes while assuring a positive patient experience. Has frequent contact with patients, families, physicians, nursing, interdisciplinary team members, quality, insurance companies, medical directors, post-acute providers, and community resources. Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
- Current California RN license.
- Ability to work well with physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization.
- Advanced communication skills in advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Ability to perform utilization management functions to ensure the appropriate level of care and ensure appropriate utilization of resources.
- Computer literate, with experience in word processing, data analysis and presentation development.
Nice To Haves
- Three years’ experience in the acute care setting and/or Case Management experience preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience in case management and/or managed care strongly preferred.
- CCM (Certified Case Manager) or ACM (Accredited Case Manager) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Care coordination
- Care transitions
- Discharge planning
- Utilization review
- Advance patients care plan
- Ensure the appropriate level of care
- Prevent unnecessary admissions and readmissions
- Promoting quality and cost-effective outcomes
- Assuring a positive patient experience
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
