Case Manager - RN - Per Diem, Days

PIH Health Hospital; Downey, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee a patient’s continuum of care from pre-admission through post-discharge. The role focuses on appropriate utilization of hospital services and maximizing reimbursement, while educating staff about care options.

The position requires an active California RN license and solid computer proficiency, with preferred prior case management experience in an acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Proficient computer skills and basic software use.

Responsibilities

• Manage a continuum of care from pre-admission through post-discharge to assigned patients.
• Ensure efficient progression through hospitalization and appropriate use of hospital services.
• Educate medical staff about healthcare options and discharge planning processes.

Skills

Disease knowledge

Critical thinking

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Education

California RN license

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

The RN Case Manager manages a continuum of care from pre-admission through post-discharge for assigned patients. Assure that patients and families proceed efficiently throughout the course of hospitalization. Focus of the position is the appropriate utilization of hospital services, maximizing reimbursement from all third party payors, and education of medical/hospital staff about healthcare options.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Broad knowledge of disease process, pathophysiology and treatment plan
• Strong assessment skills with high-developed critical thinking skills and analysis abilities
• Good understanding of psychosocial and cognitive assessment
• Familiarity with discharge planning process and care options

Required Experience

Required:

• Maintain an active California RN license.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in case management preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year acute hospital nursing experience.
• Organizational abilities and familiarity with medical assessment. Understands treatment plans and healthcare delivery system.

Address
11500 Brookshire Ave.
Salary
68.25-73.50
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90241