Care Coordination Nurse | Discharge & Transition Expert

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center is seeking a Case Management Nurse to support physicians and the care team in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction while managing care costs. The role integrates utilization management, care facilitation, transitions of care, and discharge planning to meet patient needs and promote efficient resource use.

The nurse will manage a designated caseload under supportive supervision, coordinating with the team to ensure timely discharges and optimal post-acute

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current license.
• BCLS or ACLS certification.
• 1 year in acute case management; 5 years nursing clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for assigned patients with physician and team.
• Determine post-hospitalization facilities (home, board & care, extended-care) and equipment needs.
• Interface with patients, families, and physicians to plan care.
• Monitor utilization to ensure timely discharge and efficient resource use.
• Enter referrals into Home Health System.

Skills

Patient education

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Associates in Nursing

Nursing program

Job description

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center is seeking a Case Management Nurse to support physicians and the care team in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction while managing care costs. The role integrates utilization management, care facilitation, transitions of care, and discharge planning to meet patient needs and promote efficient resource use.

The nurse will manage a designated caseload under supportive supervision, coordinating with the team to ensure timely discharges and optimal post-acute