Inpatient Case Manager RN (Remote/Weekends/CA license)

Department: HS - ICM

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: 600 City Parkway West 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868

Description

What You'll Do

• Comply with Case Management Department’s policies and procedures 
• 95 - 100% compliance with Utilization Management health plan delegation standards for Case Management 
• Utilize Milliman Care Guidelines criteria for appropriateness of transition to care by level of skilled needs and acute rehab for post discharge plan 
• Collaborating with Hospitalists, case managers, and discharge planners to establish discharge plans at time of admission 
• Responsible for coordinating the required initial and concurrent reviews based on the review of medical records received and daily accurate reporting of all inpatient admissions to Medical Director and Manager and/ or Supervisor of Case Management Department 
• Review of medical records and/or other documentation to determine medical necessity, appropriateness and level of care utilizing Milliman Care and other appropriate Guidelines
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate all options and services with the goal of reducing hospital readmission.
• Coordinates Case Management meetings on and off-site as necessary 
• Interacts with the providers or members as appropriate to communicate determination outcomes in compliance with state, federal and accreditation requirements 
• Attend to provider and interdepartmental calls in accordance with exceptional customer service 
• Maintain good relationships with health plans, hospitals and medical directors. Resolve problems that arise with any IPA medical directors
• Report to Manager and/or Supervisor of Case Management on activities and/or problems occurring throughout the day
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical critical reasoning 
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment while meeting deadlines 
• Ability to educate and train staff members and other departments as needed 
• Experience using EZCAP 
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a Per Diem Remote U.S based position
• Position is for candidates looking to pick up weekend or after hour shifts. 
• The target pay range for this role is between $40.00 to $55.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.