RN Inpatient Care Transition Manager

Kaiser Permanente; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver, WA, is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager: an RN responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of care, coordinating post-discharge planning, and guiding complex transitions in acute and emergency settings.

The role emphasizes independent assessment, plan development, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to improve quality and utilization of health care resources.

Qualifications

• RN with required licenses in WA and OR within specified timeframes.
• Experience in acute care settings and utilization management.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates post-discharge patient care needs to assure timely and effective discharge from the hospital.
• Completes and documents patient assessments that are thorough, timely, and age-appropriate.
• Develops mutually agreeable plans of care with patients and families to optimize resources.
• Facilitates resolution of discharge barriers through care conferences for safe transitions.
• Maintains ongoing contact with interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe transitions across settings.

Skills

RN Experience

Discharge Planning

Care Coordination

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Education

RN program completed

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver, WA, is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager: an RN responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of care, coordinating post-discharge planning, and guiding complex transitions in acute and emergency settings.

The role emphasizes independent assessment, plan development, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to improve quality and utilization of health care resources.