Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management - $61-74 per hour

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Case Management
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

Job Summary :

Works collaboratively with an MD to coordinate and screen for the appropriateness of admissions and Continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpatient hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient and other disciplines to coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate and manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities. Responsible for complying with AB 1203, Post Stabilization notification. Complies with other duties as described. Must be able to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team, multitask and in a fast pace environment.

Essential Responsibilities :

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Notes :

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1325983. Posted job title : Case Manager Utilization Rn, 40 / Hr Day

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