Per Diem RN - Case Manager - Sharp Memorial Hospital - PD - Days

About the role

The RN CM assesses, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors a comprehensive plan of care for each patient/family in collaboration with the physician, social worker and all members of the interdisciplinary team in the inpatient and emergency department patient care areas. This position requires the ability to combine clinical/quality considerations with regulatory/financial/utilization review demands to assure patients are receiving care in the appropriate setting and level of care.

Responsibilities

The RN CM will create a balance between individual clinical needs with the efficient and cost effective utilization of resources while promoting quality outcomes. The RN CM will make timely referrals to ensure that the patient is receiving the appropriate care, in the appropriate setting and using the appropriate utilization standards as set by community and professional standard as adopted by the medical staff.

• Actively participates in the performance planning, competency and individual development planning process.
• Maintain current knowledge of case management, utilization management, and discharge planning, as specified by Sharp, federal, state, and private insurance guidelines.
• Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate and accept direction.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• 3 Years Recent acute care nursing experience or case management experience.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification - PREFERRED

Skills

• PC, data management and analysis skills required, (experience with InterQual, and or MCG and Allscripts Care Management an Asset).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with individuals and or teams, and across disciplines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills as demonstrated in oral and written forms.
• Ability to work in a collaborative partnership model with Social Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team, both internal and external.
• Organizational and time management skills, as evidence by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $69.070 - $75.080 - $96.480. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

Schedule

Variable Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable. Weekend Requirements: As Needed. On-Call Required: No. AWS Hours Requirement: 8/80 - 8 Hour Shift.