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Care Coordinator, RN or LVN (Per Diem) - Inpatient Specialty Program

Location: Beverly Hills, California

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Make a difference in Nursing at Cedars-Sinai. Use your compassion, expertise and dedication in work that truly matters – improving the lives of our patients in their most vulnerable times. As a Nurse at Cedars-Sinai, you'll work alongside some of the most talented staff in the industry and be exposed to innovative research and technology. Nurses at Cedars-Sinai are expected to be among the best in the industry and are given support to do something incredible – for yourself and for others.

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Care Coordinator, RN or LVN (Per Diem) - Inpatient Specialty Program

Job ID 10364 Location Beverly Hills, California, United States Job Category Patient Services Date posted 06/04/2025

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S.News&WorldReport, 202223

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The Care Coordinator is responsible for the case management of patient while hospitalized and upon discharge from various care settings. In collaboration with the Inpatient Specialty Program (ISP) hospitalists, the Care Coordinator will assist patients from the time they are admitted until they are discharged from the hospital by assessing their needs, coordinating care, communicating with health plans, including concurrent review to determine the appropriateness of services rendered and to ensure that quality care is delivered in a cost-effective manner. 

Job duties and responsibilities:

  • Meets with patients within 24 hours of admission and conducts an initial assessment. 
  • Consults with assigned hospitalist each day during morning rounds regarding disposition planning and appropriateness for each day of patient’s stay.
  • Reviews with hospitalist the patient’s admission and continued stay for medical necessity, appropriateness of care and level of care. Use Milliman and InterQual guidelines as necessary.
  • Plans for discharges and care assessments.
  • Submits necessary clinical information to the health plan using the accepted format and coordinate health plan communication with assigned hospitalist as appropriate.
  • Coordinates with Nurse Practitioners and ISP Hospitalists assigned to the SNF’s for continued review and follow up.
  • Communicates transition of care to the member or responsible party including: i) Transition process and what to expect ii) Changes in health status and the care plan iii) Staff who will be handling issues, questions, concerns, i.e. Care Coordinator.
  • Authorizes all appropriate services based upon covered benefits and necessity of care provided in the: a) Member’s home or residence b) Acute Care c) Skilled Nursing Facility d) Rehabilitation Facility e) Home Health Care f) Custodial Care facility or Board and Care Facility.
  • Coordinates discharge planning and alternative treatment plans with PCP/hospitalist/specialist as appropriate.
  • Secures outpatient follow-up appointments and scheduling tests or outpatient procedures with appropriate health care providers.
  • Refers to Ambulatory Case Mangers for those patients identified that need oversight of outpatient care and compliance to avoid unnecessary readmissions.
  • Coordinates referrals and secures appointments with various CSMNS disease management programs.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred

License/Certifications:

  • Valid CA LVN or RN license required
  • Certified Case Management RN preferred

Experience: 

  • 3 years of acute nursing experience required
  • 1 year of previous experience in case management in the acute inpatient or outpatient settings preferred; knowledge of HMO and Medicare rules in inpatient

Req ID : 10364
Working Title : Care Coordinator, RN or LVN (Per Diem) - Inpatient Specialty Program
Department : MNS ISP
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Patient Services
Job Specialty : Case Management
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $68.00 - $68.00

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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).

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Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

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Mary Clare Kelly

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Phillip Kenny

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