Case Management RN: Discharge & Care Coordination

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, California seeks a Case Management Utilization RN to work with an MD to coordinate admissions, assess medical necessity for inpatient care, and plan safe discharges. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, families, and community resources to ensure quality, cost-effective care, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes utilization review, discharge planning, and transfer coordination while maintaining patient advocacy and timely services, with

Formación

• Two years of RN experience in acute care or case management.
• Completion of an accredited RN program that enables licensure.
• Registered Nurse license (California) and Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated ability in utilization review/case management.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and screen admissions and continued stays with a physician.
• Recommend alternative levels of care when medical necessity for inpatient care is not met.
• Develop and implement discharge plans with patient/family and care team.
• Ensure timely, safe, cost-efficient care and coordinate transfers.
• Maintain compliance with AB 1203 and regulatory standards.
• Communicate plans to physicians, patients, families and community agencies.
• Participate in bed huddles and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Document utilization/quality activities and coordinate care across settings.

Conocimientos

RN experience

Case management

Discharge planning

Educación

Accredited RN program

California RN license eligibility

Herramientas

Regulatory knowledge databases

Electronic Health Records

Descripción del empleo

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, California seeks a Case Management Utilization RN to work with an MD to coordinate admissions, assess medical necessity for inpatient care, and plan safe discharges. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, families, and community resources to ensure quality, cost-effective care, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes utilization review, discharge planning, and transfer coordination while maintaining patient advocacy and timely services, with