Hospital Case Manager; PT24hrs, MMMC

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking a skilled Nursing Care Manager to coordinate patient care with physicians and the care team. You will develop plans of care, monitor clinical activity, and guide cost-effective care decisions across inpatient and SNF settings.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, care pathway development, and stakeholder communication with patients and families. A Hawaii RN license and BLS/CPR are required; a master's in health administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or four years of directly related experience.
• Four years acute or sub-acute inpatient care experience as required.
• One year of Care Management experience or completion of MHS Case Management Internship within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support or CPR/AED for Professionals Rescuers.
• Registered Nurse License (Hawaii).
• Demonstrated knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with physicians, staff, and providers regarding patient care.
• Develops plans of care and discharge plans with physicians.
• Monitors clinical activities and identifies cost-effective protocols.
• Leads discussions with multidisciplinary teams on care plans.
• Provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff about care provisions.

Skills

Care coordination

Nursing

Care management

Utilization review

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Four years of related experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

Job Summary:

Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops plans of care and discharge plans, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs daily pre-admission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved immediately. Performs rounds and reviews patient admissions under Kaiser Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) benefit. Utilizes knowledge and experience of Medicare regulations and Health Plan benefits to determine medical necessity. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multidisciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Issues denial/notices of non-coverage letters after conferring with physicians.


• Ensures continuity of care for outside services for the patient. Monitors level of care. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.


• Monitors care processes and participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, pre-printed physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Establishes and maintains effective relationships between Kaiser Permanente and the community facilities. Identifies quality improvement and relationship building opportunities. Monitors high-cost cases and reports findings to Hospital Administration, Director of Continuing Care and/or Community Medical Services. Keeps abreast of current changes in health care benefits, laws or regulatory requirements which influence health plan benefit issues.


• May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency, and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit.


• Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed.


• Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values throughout their Nursing Practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Four (4) years of acute or sub-acute inpatient care experience.


• One (1) year of Care Management experience OR successful completion of the MHS Case Management Internship within 6 months of hire.

Education

• Bachelors degree in nursing OR four (4) years of directly related experience.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers


• Registered Nurse License (Hawaii)

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet and database PC applications.


• Analytical and interpretive ability of data in daily operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Care Management.


• Masters Degree in health care administration, nursing, or related field.
  
• Professional certification in Case Management.