RN Case Manager: Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

Southwesthealthcare; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Southwest Healthcare, seeks a Case Manager to perform assessments, initiate discharge planning and manage patient plans of care. The role requires adapting assessments to clinical status, care setting, age and culture, with emphasis on timely decision-making.

Responsibilities include evaluating responses to the Plan of Care and updating it as needed, ensuring smooth transitions and safe discharges for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in an acute care hospital.
• Case Management/Discharge Planning/Utilization Review experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• CCM and/or CPUR certification preferred.
• CPI Certification within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients based on functional status, diagnosis, care setting, age, development level, and cultural/religious orientation.
• Identify and prioritize need for further assessment based on clinical presentation and care setting.
• Initiate discharge planning at admission and update Plan of Care as needed.

Skills

Acute care

Case management

Discharge planning

Utilization review

Registered nursing

CA RN license

Education

Accredited RN program

CA RN license

CCM/CPUR certification preferred

CPI certification within 90 days

Job description

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Southwest Healthcare, seeks a Case Manager to perform assessments, initiate discharge planning and manage patient plans of care. The role requires adapting assessments to clinical status, care setting, age and culture, with emphasis on timely decision-making.

Responsibilities include evaluating responses to the Plan of Care and updating it as needed, ensuring smooth transitions and safe discharges for diverse patient populations.