Inpatient Case Manager (LVN or RN)
Astrana Health, Inc.•Johnston, RI
•$36 - $41•Onsite
About The Position
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Case Manager (RN/LVN) to support our Care Management team at Astrana Health. This role is responsible for coordinating care for adult patient populations, facilitating safe transitions of care, supporting utilization management activities, and reducing hospital readmissions. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical experience, excellent critical thinking skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. We welcome nurses with diverse clinical backgrounds and are willing to train candidates who are new to case management.
Requirements
- Active Rhode Island RN license or active Rhode Island LVN license
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
- Ability to commute to the Johnston, Rhode Island office
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
- Ability to educate and train staff and cross-functional departments
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous case management experience
- Experience using EZCAP
- Experience working with utilization management or care coordination programs
- Familiarity with transition of care and discharge planning processes
Responsibilities
- Comply with Case Management Department policies and procedures
- Achieve 95-100% compliance with Utilization Management health plan delegation standards for Case Management
- Utilize Milliman Care Guidelines criteria for transition of care, skilled nursing needs, and acute rehabilitation placement recommendations
- Collaborate with hospitalists, case managers, and discharge planners to establish discharge plans upon admission
- Coordinate initial and concurrent reviews through medical record review and provide accurate daily inpatient admission reporting to leadership
- Review medical records and supporting documentation to determine medical necessity, appropriateness, and level of care
- Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services with the goal of reducing hospital readmissions
- Attend and coordinate case management meetings on-site and off-site as required
- Communicate determination outcomes to providers and members in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Respond to provider and interdepartmental inquiries while demonstrating exceptional customer service
- Maintain productive relationships with health plans, hospitals, and medical directors and assist with issue resolution
- Report daily activities, trends, and concerns to Case Management leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
