Discharge & Care Coordination Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a part-time Utilization Management professional at Maui Lani Medical Offices. The role focuses on case management and outreach to Health Plan members, with discharge planning and follow-up for hospital patients in the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, evaluating needs, and ensuring quality, cost-efficient services. Requires Hawaii RN license and BLS; travel not required beyond local settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year working with low income/high risk patients.
• Registered Nurse License (Hawaii) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Implements Continuing Care programs and initiatives with Continuing Care providers and PCP Team.
• Provides case management services to targeted patients/families by interviewing and evaluating their needs.
• Monitors high-risk members and assists them with access to care.
• Assists patients/families with identified problems/concerns.
• Meets with Continuing Care providers and PCP Team to monitor targeted patients.
• Makes daily hospital rounds for early identification of UM and discharge planning activities.
• Reports any Risk/Quality/Utilization Management issues to Neighbor Island Management Team.
• Acts as contact person for MOA/Oahu discharges.
• Participates in community hospital interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

Skills

Case management

Outreach

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

4 years related field experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a part-time Utilization Management professional at Maui Lani Medical Offices. The role focuses on case management and outreach to Health Plan members, with discharge planning and follow-up for hospital patients in the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, evaluating needs, and ensuring quality, cost-efficient services. Requires Hawaii RN license and BLS; travel not required beyond local settings.