RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Case Manager (RN) to coordinate care across the patient journey. You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the multidisciplinary team to plan discharges, review utilization, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.

You will lead care planning, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to regulatory requirements and hospital policies. A CA-RN license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible related work experience required.
• Ability to collect and record data, evaluate data and statistics, and maintain effective reporting systems.
• Ability to develop and perform patient assessment and plan of care.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization review, and coordination of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of Care - manages each patient's transition through the system and transfers accountability.
• Discharge Planning - coordinates timely discharge plans for patients with complex needs.
• Utilization Review - reviews admissions and level of care to ensure appropriate utilization.
• Education/Consultation - provides information to patients and families and educates staff.
• Lead Work - may lead administrative/clinical support staff for caseloads.
• Quality Improvement - participates in ongoing improvement activities.
• Third-Party Reimbursement - collaborates with payers to secure appropriate reimbursement.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Discharge planning

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education/consultation

Quality improvement

Utilization review

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Case Manager (RN) to coordinate care across the patient journey. You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the multidisciplinary team to plan discharges, review utilization, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.

You will lead care planning, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to regulatory requirements and hospital policies. A CA-RN license is required.