RN Case Manager: NICU & Pediatric Discharge Planning

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 123.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a seasoned Case Management RN to perform utilization review and discharge planning for an assigned patient population. You will analyze medical records for medical necessity, determine appropriate length of stay, and coordinate discharge planning with families, physicians, and community resources to ensure safe, timely transitions.

Experience in NICU and pediatric discharge coordination is preferred.

Formación

• Three (3) years acute medical surgical nursing.
• At least one year in utilization review, case management, or discharge planning.
• Current California RN license.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider as per AHA standards.

Responsabilidades

• Under the direction of the Director/Manager of Case Management, perform Utilization Review and Discharge Planning for assigned patients.
• Analyze medical records for medical necessity, level of care and appropriate utilization of hospital services.
• Provide assistance to patients and families in discharge planning and aftercare.
• Assess needs, identify resources and develop formal discharge plans.
• Refer cases not meeting criteria to physician reviewers and monitor length of stay.
• Coordinate with hospital personnel to manage care delivery and discharge planning conferences.
• Initiate discharge planning and teach discharge instructions; ensure follow-up care arrangements.

Conocimientos

Utilization review

Discharge planning

Nursing

Educación

ASN

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a seasoned Case Management RN to perform utilization review and discharge planning for an assigned patient population. You will analyze medical records for medical necessity, determine appropriate length of stay, and coordinate discharge planning with families, physicians, and community resources to ensure safe, timely transitions.

Experience in NICU and pediatric discharge coordination is preferred.