CASE MANAGER (RN/LIC) PER DIEM

Universal Health Services • Corona, CA

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About The Position

Come Join the Team! Case Manager - Per Diem at Corona Regional Medical Center located in Corona, Ca. Reporting to the Director of Case Management, this position performs daily concurrent medical record review for medical necessity and level of care appropriateness, post-hospital planning, social service case finding and intervention, and quality and risk management related issues. Actively assists physicians and hospital staff in the management of patients by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services. Assures continuum of care for patients and their families through referrals to other acute hospitals and outside community agencies. The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

Requirements

• Two years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting required.
• Two years case management experience in an acute hospital within the past year preferred.
• Current California RN license required.
• Current BLS (CPR) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily concurrent medical record review for medical necessity and level of care appropriateness.
• Conduct post-hospital planning and social service case finding and intervention.
• Manage quality and risk management related issues.
• Assist physicians and hospital staff in the management of patients.
• Facilitate care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.
• Ensure continuum of care for patients and their families through referrals to other acute hospitals and outside community agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees