RN Case Manager: Patient Care & Discharge Optimization

PIH Health Hospital; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital in Downey, CA is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate care from pre-admission through post-discharge, ensuring efficient patient flow and appropriate utilization of hospital services.

The role focuses on discharge planning, educating staff about healthcare options, and maximizing reimbursement from third-party payors while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• Broad knowledge of disease processes and treatment plans.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with discharge planning process.
• Preferred: 1 year acute hospital nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care from pre-admission to post-discharge.
• Ensure efficient patient flow through hospitalization.
• Educate staff about healthcare options.
• Maximize reimbursement from third-party payors.

Skills

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Disease knowledge

Education

CA RN license

Job description

PIH Health Downey Hospital in Downey, CA is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate care from pre-admission through post-discharge, ensuring efficient patient flow and appropriate utilization of hospital services.

The role focuses on discharge planning, educating staff about healthcare options, and maximizing reimbursement from third-party payors while maintaining high-quality patient care.