RN, Care Manager (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Hanford, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has
been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed
hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services.
Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly
atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary:

Provides excellent patient care by assisting in the collaboration, development,
implementation, revision and reporting of the case management program. Acts as a
liaison between the patient, family, nurse, physicians, multidisciplinary team
and patient's healthcare benefactor to optimize outcomes. Serves as a consultant
to the healthcare team on specific patient items. Coordinates a continuum of
care for a defined population of patients from pre-admission through post
discharge. Assures that patients and families proceed efficiently through the
course of hospitalization.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Experience in a care management role: Preferred
• Case management certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads the coordination of patient care with other disciplines within the care team, monitoring the appropriateness and timeliness of care.
• Ensures the interdisciplinary care plan is consistent with the patient’s clinical course, continuing care needs and covered services by monitoring diagnostic testing, treatments and procedures, and other aspects of patient care as appropriate for acute care.
• Discusses with physicians, the appropriateness of resource utilization, consultations, treatment plan, estimated length of stay, and discharge plan. Focuses on complex patients, frequent emergency department utilizers, chronic pain patients, substance abuse patients and homeless patients. Collaborates with acute care case managers to ensure appropriateness on ongoing care.
• Coordinates the transfer of patients to tertiary centers, including the transfer of patient information required for continuity of ongoing treatment and services.
• Provides oversight and collects data required for regulatory and accreditation compliance. Manages frequent emergency department visitors by conducting a focus study review of the previous and current admissions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees