Inpatient Case Manager (RN)

Care Navigators On Demand•Glendale, AZ

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, treatment planning, intervention, monitoring, evaluation and documentation on identified patients during an acute care episode. Assesses and develops a care plan in collaboration with the admitting, attending and consultant physicians, and other healthcare practitioners. The goal of the Inpatient Case Manager is to effectively manage the patients during their hospitalization to assure the right level of care is provided for the patient’s current severity of illness, utilizing the appropriate tests and diagnostics, in the appropriate facilities in order to provide the highest level of care, in the most efficient manner, while utilizing only the resources necessary for that episode of care. The Inpatient Case Manager is also responsible for the safe discharge of patients with the necessary resources to insure that care is provided without interruption along the continuum of care, that is, whether in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or in the home setting. Such discharge will be planned and coordinated in collaboration with the Vital Care Case Manager for patients enrolled in the Vital Care program. The Inpatient Case Manager will document the discharge plan, together with the current medication list, and scheduled follow-up appointments in the authorization notes and will communicate the same to the Vital Care Case Manager, the patient, and family members concerned. A follow-up post-discharge call will be made by the Inpatient Case Manager or the department’s designee within 24 hours of discharge to determine any problems, issues, or risks encountered in the transition.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Current California License.
Minimum 3 years of acute care experience.
Typing 40 words per minute with accuracy.
Knowledge of computers, faxes, printers and all other equipment.
Knowledgeable in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point).
Ability to deal responsibly with confidential matters.
Comfortable in fast-paced setting.
High energy and a team-player.

Nice To Haves

Utilization review or case management experience preferred.
Knowledge of managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessment, treatment planning, intervention, monitoring, evaluation and documentation on identified patients during an acute care episode.
Develops a care plan in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
Effectively manage patients during hospitalization to assure the right level of care is provided.
Utilize appropriate tests and diagnostics in appropriate facilities.
Provide the highest level of care in the most efficient manner, utilizing only necessary resources.
Responsible for the safe discharge of patients with necessary resources to ensure care is provided without interruption along the continuum of care.
Plan and coordinate discharge in collaboration with the Vital Care Case Manager for patients enrolled in the Vital Care program.
Document the discharge plan, current medication list, and scheduled follow-up appointments in authorization notes.
Communicate discharge plan to Vital Care Case Manager, patient, and family members.
Make a follow-up post-discharge call within 24 hours of discharge to determine any problems, issues, or risks encountered in the transition.