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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview:

Coordinates the utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals and care facilitation. Oversees the management of acute patient populations across the care continuum with a focus to provide coordinated and integrated care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Provides discharge planning coordination and Intervention for the high risk patient presenting to the Emergency Department. Strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimized denials of payment among a patient population with complex health needs.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Bachelor's: BS in one of following: Nursing or Health Administration.

• Master's: Master in nursing, case management or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California (required)

• CCM-Certified Case Manager (preferred)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Minimum of three (3) years in acute medical/surgical/ED/ or critical care nursing area required. Masters of Nursing in Case Management in lieu of three (3) years in acute medical/surgical/ED/ or critical care nursing area may be considered for employment at directors discretion.

• Masters of Nursing in Case Management in lieu of three (3) years in acute medical/surgical/ED/ or critical care nursing area may be considered for employment at directors discretion.

• Previous Case Management experience preferred.

• Experience utilizing electronic InteQrual or other standardized criteria strongly preferred.

• Experience with clinical assessment for patient with complex medical, emotional and social needs.

• Experience using an electronic medical record system

• Experience and knowledge with MIDAS preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.

• A broad knowledge base of health care delivery and case management within a managed care environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Utilization Review, levels of care, and observation status.

• Some awareness of healthcare reimbursement systems: HMO, PPO, PPS,CMS preferred.

• Post-acute levels of care such as Home Health, Hospice, AIM, and Palliative Care. SNF, LTAC, B&C, Sub-acute, Acute rehab.

• General Knowledge of coding and DRG assignment process preferred.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and patients and their families.

• Demonstrates commitment to service excellence in all patients, family and employee interactions and in performing all job responsibilities.

• Functions in a manner to promote quality patient care and assure a positive patient experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.

• Intermediate computer skills.

• Ability to promote teamwork and to effectively function in teams.

• Ability to interact effectively with key internal and external constituents using collaboration, and customer service skills that promote excellence in the patient experience.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $87.46 to $118.34 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.