RN Care Coordinator (per diem) - Inpatient Specialty Program
Beverly Hills, California
Overview
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.
- Full-time & Per-Diem
- Level: Mid – Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
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Responsibilities
Requisition # 3967Job Description
The RN 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 RN 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.
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 needed.
- Plans for discharges and care assessments.
- Submits required 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Network disease management programs.
Qualifications
Associate's degree/college diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree (graduation from an accredited school of nursing) preferred.
License/Certification:Current California RN state license required. Certified Case Management RN preferred.
Work Experience:Three (3) years of acute nursing (RN and/or LVN) experience required. One (1) year of previous experience in case management in the acute inpatient or outpatient settings required.
About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 3967
Working Title : RN Care Coordinator (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 : $48.21 - $77.14
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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. Cedars - Sinai's EEO and AA Policy Statement
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