Discharge & Utilization RN Navigator

Kaiser Permanente; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park, CA seeks an RN with case management expertise to coordinate admissions and discharge planning in a part-time, night shift role. You will collaborate with physicians, patients and families to ensure appropriate care levels and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities include evaluating care plans, coordinating transfers, and ensuring regulatory compliance across settings. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years RN experience in acute care or case management.
• Completion of an accredited RN training program.
• California RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
• Computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, assess and evaluate care for members.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to develop and document plans of care.
• Recommend alternative levels of care while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assess high-risk patients for post-hospital care planning.
• Coordinate discharge plan to meet patients’ identified needs and communicate with involved parties.
• Conduct daily clinical reviews for utilization and quality management.
• Coordinate transfers and obtain necessary authorizations for outside services.
• Educate patients and families about discharge plans and available resources.

Skills

RN experience

Case management

Discharge planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Accredited RN program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park, CA seeks an RN with case management expertise to coordinate admissions and discharge planning in a part-time, night shift role. You will collaborate with physicians, patients and families to ensure appropriate care levels and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities include evaluating care plans, coordinating transfers, and ensuring regulatory compliance across settings. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.