Senior Nurse Case Manager - Care Coordination Lead

Kaiser Permanente; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Martinez, California is seeking a Nurse Case Manager II to manage a caseload of low- and medium-risk patients, interview patients and caregivers, and develop care plans with the healthcare team to ensure quality and regulatory alignment.

The role involves ensuring authorization data accuracy, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress toward treatment milestones to support a safe discharge and ongoing care plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field
• Minimum five years of experience in nursing, case management, or related field
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire

Responsibilities

• Promotes learning in others by sharing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and stakeholders.
• Completes work autonomously and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area and business knowledge to generate creative solutions.
• Drives services related to the initial case assessment by interviewing patients and their families, analyzing authorization data, and ensuring accuracy for hospital admission decisions.
• Provides services related to monitoring and evaluating plan of care by coordinating resources, updating authorizations, and attending case management rounds.
• Drives services related to the case-planning process by creating client-focused case management plans and coordinating with the health-care team to ensure safe and appropriate care.
• Supports efforts to stay updated on current research, policies, and procedures by attending seminars and implementing policy updates.
• Provides services related to patient disposition by developing comprehensive disposition plans and obtaining necessary authorizations.

Skills

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Dependability

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Drives Results

Organizational Savvy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Martinez, California is seeking a Nurse Case Manager II to manage a caseload of low- and medium-risk patients, interview patients and caregivers, and develop care plans with the healthcare team to ensure quality and regulatory alignment.

The role involves ensuring authorization data accuracy, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress toward treatment milestones to support a safe discharge and ongoing care plan.