Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• For the BSW pathway: bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from a recognized college or university.
• For the BSW pathway: at least one year of social work experience.
• For the MSW pathway: master’s degree in social work or a related field from a recognized college or university.
• For the MSW pathway: at least one year of social work experience.
• For the RN pathway: associate degree in nursing from a recognized college or university.
• For the RN pathway: two or more years of nursing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of general nursing or social work principles, methods, techniques, community resources, discharge planning processes, and state and federal laws relevant to the Case Manager role.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, group, leadership, and negotiation skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, providers, service lines, and community resources to promote positive outcomes.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office software.
• BLS certification is required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management, home health, quality or utilization management, or a community or hospital setting.
• For the RN pathway: advanced degree such as a BSN or MSN.
• For the RN pathway: certification in Case Management.
• BLS certification at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, facilitate, and integrate coordinated care for patients from preadmission or the ED through discharge.
• Develop plans of care that support patients’ post-discharge needs across the continuum.
• Address barriers, social determinants of health, high utilization of sites of service, and psychosocial and legal factors affecting patients and their care plans.
• Coordinate post-discharge services, including placement, durable medical equipment, home health, personal care services, and other complex care support as applicable.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams, committees, service lines, providers, patients, and families.
• Comply with state, federal, hospital, and TJC guidelines.
• Follow Case Management department standard work, including beginning discharge planning on admission and documenting in a timely manner.
• Educate patients about their plans of care and complete required documentation supporting discharge planning.
• Report to Adult Protective Services or Child Protective Services when required.
• Identify resources and perform other duties as assigned.