RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

C018 University of Southern California- HS; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Case Manager role supports physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction while managing care costs. It integrates utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning for a designated patient caseload and timely reimbursement.

Key duties include coordinating pre-certification, collaborating across the continuum of care, and ensuring documentation reflects severity of illness.

Qualifications

• RN certification in California (Board of Registered Nursing).
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Workplace Violence Training completed.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 3 years clinical Utilization Review and Discharge Planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-certification and payer authorization processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, payers, and patients across the care continuum.
• Facilitate discharge planning and remove barriers to timely care.
• Coach clinical documentation to accurately reflect severity and intensity.
• Engage with care teams to optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Independent work

Clinical interactions

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (preferred)

Job description

University of Southern California Case Manager role supports physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction while managing care costs. It integrates utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning for a designated patient caseload and timely reimbursement.

Key duties include coordinating pre-certification, collaborating across the continuum of care, and ensuring documentation reflects severity of illness.