Registered Nurse (Inpatient Case Management-Intermittent)

Veterans Health Administration

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 191,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Los Angeles, within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Inpatient Case Management on an intermittent schedule. You will assess patients, coordinate complex care, and lead discharge planning with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely transitions.

The role requires applying InterQual Criteria, educating patients and families, and ensuring resources are in place before discharge.

Qualifications

Comprehensive patient assessments and risk assessments for high‑risk Veterans.
Ability to coordinate care and discharge planning with the care team.
Engage with interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and risk assessments for high‑risk Veterans.
Lead interdisciplinary meetings and coordinate complex care and discharge planning.
Educate patients and families; arrange resources across the continuum of care.
Monitor, evaluate and adjust care plans; ensure documentation prior to discharge.
Apply InterQual Criteria in collaboration with the team.

Tools

InterQual Criteria

Job description

Registered Nurse (Inpatient Case Management-Intermittent)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is seeking to hire an experienced Registered Nurse to work in our Inpatient Case Management Service. Incumbent is expected to function independently, collaboratively, showing leadership and communicating effectively, coordinating care for complex/high risk patients, for a seamless, efficient and safe discharge.

Key Responsibilities

Current, permanent GLA employees will be given the first consideration. Must submit most recent SF-50 to receive 1st consideration. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts comprehensive patient assessments. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments to identify high-risk Veterans and collaborates with the care team to create personalized care plans that mitigate harm. Coordinates complex care.

Facilitates communication and coordination of care among members of the interprofessional health care team. Leads and attends interdisciplinary meetings/rounds. Applies specialized skills, knowledge, and competencies throughout the case management process. Identifies barriers to care and client's engagement in own health. Initiates discharge planning upon admission. Applies InterQual Criteria and/or DRG and discusses with the interdisciplinary team.

Initiates patient care conferences. Educates the patient, the family or family caregiver, and members of the interprofessional health care team. Coordinates and ensures appropriate resources are in place prior to discharge. Implements care interventions. Provides referrals to various service resources along a continuum of care. Monitors and evaluates the individualized plan of care. Facilitates the primary care provider assignment for patients with no primary care provider.

Ensures post-operative and follow-up care is arranged and documented prior to discharge. Engages in performance improvement activities. Utilizes computer programs effectively, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Adheres to the Standard Operating Procedure for Inpatient Case Management and relevant policies, procedures, directives.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent; Minimum 8-12hrs a pay period; Shifts will be assigned on an \"as needed\" basis and could include the following tours: 6:30am - 3:00pm with rotation from 8:30am - 5:00pm (May be required to work after hours, weekends, holidays) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Duty Location: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $111502 – $190737/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.