Utilization RN: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

IntelliResume; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills, CA seeks an experienced CM Utilization RN to coordinate admissions, discharge planning, and care management in a fast-paced setting. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive hourly range and opportunities to collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes patient advocacy, care coordination, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for high-risk patients and discharge planning across hospital stays.

Qualifications

• Education: ADN required.
• Experience: Experienced level in utilization/case management.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current RN License in California.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, assess, and evaluate care provided to members.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care.
• Recommend alternative levels of care and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assess high-risk patients for post-hospital care planning.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans to meet patient needs.
• Review and coordinate patients' hospital stays to ensure timely service delivery.
• Participate in Bed Huddles and implement recommendations.
• Coordinate continuity of care, including utilization management and discharge planning.
• Conduct daily clinical reviews for utilization and quality management.
• Act as a liaison between inpatient facilities and referral agencies.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Education

Associate's Degree (ADN)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills, CA seeks an experienced CM Utilization RN to coordinate admissions, discharge planning, and care management in a fast-paced setting. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive hourly range and opportunities to collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes patient advocacy, care coordination, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for high-risk patients and discharge planning across hospital stays.