Case Manager II

Sutter Health•Rancho Cordova, CA

1d•$79 - $103

About The Position

The nurse case manager conducts preauthorization, concurrent, and retrospective utilization management review using the department’s accepted criteria for ambulatory, acute, and post-acute patients to confirm medical necessity is met and at the appropriate level of care. Coordinates the utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals and care facilitation. Strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, and efficient utilization of health services among a patient population with complex health needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
2 years recent relevant experience
A broad knowledge base of health care delivery and case management within a managed care environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of Utilization Review, levels of care, and observation status.
Working knowledge of laws, regulations and professional standards affecting case management practice in an integrated delivery system: including but not limited to: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (GR) Grouper (CMS), Department of Managed Health Care, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
A broad knowledge base of outpatient, acute, and post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance requirements.
Must be able to effectively communicate with and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and patients and their families.
Demonstrates commitment to service excellence in all patient, family, and employee interactions and in performing all job responsibilities.
Functions in a manner to promote quality patient care and assure a positive patient experience.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
Must have time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to promote teamwork and to effectively function in teams.
Ability to interact effectively with key internal and external constituents using collaboration, and customer service skills that promote excellence in the patient experience.