RN Case Manager - Case Management (Inpatient) - Per Diem (8-hour day shifts) - Marina Hospital

Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled RN Case Manager to join our dedicated Case Management team. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient setting where you will plan and coordinate patient care from pre-hospitalization through discharge. You will hold a meaningful role in ensuring flawless care and treatment, collaborating closely with all members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and assessments within the established timeframes
Detail appropriate reviews for assigned patients using our utilization review tool
Provide telephonic reviews for identified contracted/private patients and collaborate with on-site and/or outside reviewers
Keep patients informed of progress and provide information related to disease progression
Collaborate with discharge planners to make orders and arrange for home care equipment and healthcare needs
Work with third-party payers to validate orders
Educate patients and families on all aspects of hospitalization and continuing care
Assume responsibility for timely completion of required case management reports for regulatory bodies, health plans, and insurance carriers
Interact professionally with patients, families, and caregivers, involving them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge needs
Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the identification of a safe and appropriate discharge plan for each assigned patient
Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies
Maintain department cleanliness and safety