Care Coordination & Discharge Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a part-time Utilization Management Nurse in Hawaii (Honolulu). The role coordinates with physicians, staff and facilities to develop plans of care, discharge plans, and monitors clinical activities to ensure appropriate care levels.

Responsibilities include performing utilization reviews, coordinating outside services, and identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in utilization review, case management, transitional care, or discharge planning.
• RN license in Hawaii and Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or four years of related acute care nursing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare/Medicaid rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physicians, staff and facilities regarding patient care plans.
• Perform pre-admission, admission and concurrent reviews to determine care levels and discharge readiness.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive discharge plans with patient/family and teams.
• Monitor care processes and identify cost-saving and quality-improvement opportunities.
• Provide direct patient care as needed within licensure and regulatory requirements.
• Uphold Kaiser Permanente Nursing Vision, Model and Values.

Skills

Utilization review

Discharge planning

Analytical

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related health field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database PC applications

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a part-time Utilization Management Nurse in Hawaii (Honolulu). The role coordinates with physicians, staff and facilities to develop plans of care, discharge plans, and monitors clinical activities to ensure appropriate care levels.

Responsibilities include performing utilization reviews, coordinating outside services, and identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.