Nurse, Care Management

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA is seeking a Part-time Nurse, Care Management to coordinate care and discharge planning for a defined caseload at Highland General Hospital. The role requires coordinating with the care team to ensure appropriate levels of care and timely transitions.

The position emphasizes utilization review, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, social workers, and payors to optimize outcomes and resource use.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing preferred.
• Active RN license in California and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate continuum of care and discharge planning for caseload.
• Develop and revise plans of care and discharge plans.
• Monitor clinical activities and make recommendations for level of care.
• Utilize InterQual and other guidelines to determine appropriate level of care.
• Complete initial assessments within 24 hours of admission and document findings.
• Coordinate referrals and authorizations for post-discharge services.
• Ensure continuity of care and timely follow-up with community resources.
• Communicate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to optimize resource use.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Nurse, Care Management Internal Only

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• HGH Care Coordination
• Part Time - Day
• Care Management
• $81.94 - $120.25
• Req #: 45019-33490
• FTE: 0.5
• Posted: Yesterday

Summary

SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating continuum of care and discharge planning activities for a caseload of assigned patients; develops plans of care and discharge plans, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, and identifies cost-effective protocols. Care Management provides Care Coordination, Compliance, Transition Coordination, and Utilization Management.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Coordinates all utilization review functions, including response to payor requests for concurrent and retrospective review information including Medicare and MediCal regulations/requirements, avoidable days and quality issues. Applies Medical necessity criteria to determine level of care.

2. Assures clinical interventions are appropriate for the admitting diagnosis and Level of Care that reflects the standard of care, as defined by the medical staff and the organization; identify inappropriate admit status based on identified criteria and ensures the patient is registered at the appropriate level of care. Utilizes McKesson Interqual® clinical guidelines; refers questionable cases to the CM Manager or physician advisor for determination.

3. Takes appropriate action when cases do not meet criteria. Escalates to the attending physician, and the Care Management physician advisor of any concurrent denials.Prepares case reports;documents treatment plan, progress notes and discharge summary related information as required by Medicare, MediCal, Title 22 and other mandated regulations according to Department standards.Reassesses the patient’s condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate.

4. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social work, and other healthcare providers and agencies. Completes an initial assessment within 24 hours of admission and documents findings in the electronic health record. Processes referrals and authorizations that adhere to federal, state and local insurance regulatory agencies and offer patient choice per regulation.

5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves barriers to the discharge plan. Along with the social work team member

6. Mobilize resources to effect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.

7. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources. In coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services

8. Collaborates with Care Management teams (i.e. Care Transition team and CM teams at other facilities) for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.

9. Provides community resource education and coaching, focusing on individual patient self-management principles. Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.

10. Communicates with physicians and multidisciplinary health team members to provide continuity of care, supporting and maintaining the multidisciplinary team approach to ensure effective resource utilization and appropriate level of care.

11. Makes independent assessments and recommendations regarding course of action in complex situations.

12. Confirm all applicable department and regulatory targets for department performance process improvements are attained (e.g., re admissions, throughput, LOS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education: Bachelor's of Nursing

Preferred Education: Master's in Nursing

Required Experience: Three years of acute care nursing

Preferred Experience: Medical/surgical or critical care experience; broad clinical background. Within the last 3 years, experience in Case Management in an acute setting or utilization review at a medical group or health plan.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California, Active BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association; other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies; CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certification in Case Management, CCMC or ACM. Bilingual Preferred.

Pay Range $81.94 - $120.25

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.