Inpatient Case Manager (Full-Time, Day)

Socket.dev; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Health is seeking an Inpatient Case Manager to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized hospital care across the continuum. You will work with Social Services to prioritize daily activities, reassess patient needs, and ensure outcomes align with clinical and organizational standards.

The role emphasizes clinical nursing expertise, communication, problem solving, and adherence to policies, with compensation based on experience and a structured NorthBay framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing; BSN is required.
• Minimum 2 years acute clinical nursing experience preferred; Case Management experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate patient care across the continuum.
• Prioritize and strategize daily activities with the team and Social Services.
• Use independent judgment to reassess patients and address broad needs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Assessment

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Customer service

Data entry

Education

BSN

Tools

MCG

Cerner

Job description

At NorthBay Health, the Inpatient Case Manager is to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate options and services to affect an appropriate, individualized plan for hospital patient care across the continuum of care. The Inpatient Case Manager will follow assigned patients working with team members and Social Services to prioritize and strategize each day’s activities. Using independent judgment and discretion, the patient must be assessed and reassessed as an ongoing process to address the patient’s broad spectrum of needs.

The Inpatient Case Manager utilizes clinical knowledge and competence, positive communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution techniques, ability to effect change, strong skills in assessment, organization, and time management. The case management process requires a focus on critical thinking skills, customer service skills, setting appropriate goals and measuring outcomes to effectively ensure optimal patient outcomes with consideration to financial and healthplan resources. The Inpatient Case Manager at NorthBay Health must be able to demonstrate adherence to the department and system policies, procedures, quality assurance, guidelines and goals of the department and the organization.

Qualifications

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing, BSNis required (excludes those employees grandfathered asoutlined in March 2014 letter).
2. Experience: Minimum of 2 years acute clinical nursing experience preferred.Case Management experience strongly preferred. Experience can be in lieu of Master’s in Nursing with an emphasis in Case Management.
3. Licensure/Certification: Current California state RN license. Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
4. Skills:Basic knowledge of personal computer and software for word processing and good keyboard skills required. Ability to enter and retrieve data from relevant computer systems required. Knowledge of MCG, Cerner, Medicare rules and regulations and Conditions of Participation. Knowledge of Joint Commission, Department of Human Services, Patient Safety, and the Department of Health organizational standards. Knowledge of levels of care: acute care, home care, subacute care, long-term care, hospice interventions, rehabilitation options, other community resources and requirements, medical necessity guidelines, quality assurance process and determination of positive outcomes, current standards and trends in health care, best practices, management tools, and familiarity with related resources and literature.
5. North Bay Way Standards: The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration and Competence. Ability to demonstrate caring, collaboration, competence, and communication behaviors by communicating effectively with patients/families, physicians, health care personnel, supervisory staff, and peers. Demonstrates open and honest communication. Demonstrates the ability to be organized and efficient in prioritizing and managing assignments with minimal oversight and direction. Demonstrates the willingness to research, learn, and obtain knowledge for the performance of the position. Demonstrates a courteous, professional demeanor and team spirit and the ability to work in a collaborative, effective manner. Utilizes critical thinking, and applies sound clinical judgment and assessment skills for decision making.

Compensation: Offered hourly rate based on years of experience as a Case Manager

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

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