RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

Washington Hospital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient movement through the continuum of care and back into the community, supporting the physician and interdisciplinary team to optimize clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing costs.

The role involves utilization management, discharge planning, and interfacing with internal and external departments; contributes to performance improvement and may take on other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• California Registered Nurse License and BLS Certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, required.
• Two years acute care experience as a Registered Nurse, preferred.
• One-year recent experience in Case Management, preferred.
• Case Management Certification, preferred.
• Current knowledge of reimbursement requirements, level of care, and clinical criteria.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates good customer relations.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and effective time-management skills.
• Must be detail oriented, flexible, and committed to patient advocacy.
• Demonstrates skills in planning, organizing, and managing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic computer software programs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient movement through the continuum of care and back into the community.
• Supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in patient care.
• Provides interface with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions.
• Identifies areas where performance improvement is needed.
• May be assigned other duties as required.

Job description

Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient movement through the continuum of care and back into the community, supporting the physician and interdisciplinary team to optimize clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing costs.

The role involves utilization management, discharge planning, and interfacing with internal and external departments; contributes to performance improvement and may take on other duties as needed.