Care Manager RN - Case Management

Providence•Santa Monica, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager provides professional, comprehensive, patient-centric care management services for at-risk patients in an acute care environment. The role includes assessment and planning, care coordination, resource utilization management and/or review, discharge planning, documentation of interventions, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy. The goal is to ensure appropriate healthcare resources are used throughout the continuum so patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. This per diem position is at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, and works 8-hour day shifts. The center describes itself as a regional hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and Healthgrades for clinical quality. It is on the Magnet journey and has received a 5-star CMS quality and safe-care rating. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing or nursing diploma upon hire.
California Registered Nurse license upon hire.
Two years of acute care experience in a medical-surgical or inpatient setting.
One year of experience in care management or utilization review in any setting, or successful completion of the TIPS program or Case Management Orientation Program upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher within three years of hire.
Case management certification (ACM or CCM).

Responsibilities

Assess and plan care for at-risk patients in an acute care environment.
Coordinate patient care.
Manage and/or review utilization of healthcare resources.
Plan for patient discharge.
Document interventions.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Advocate for patients.
Help ensure the appropriate healthcare resources are used throughout the care continuum so patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.