RN Care Manager, California

Title: RN Care Manager

Location: California City, CA

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Shifts/Schedule: 8-hour Variable shifts

Job Description:

Case Management is a collaborative practice involving patients, caregivers, nurses, social workers, physicians, payers, support staff, other practitioners, and the community. The Case Management process facilitates communication and care coordination along a continuum through effective transitional care management and utilization management. Recognizing the patient's right to self-determination, the significance of the social determinants of health, and the complexities of care.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education/experience (listed below):

All Registered Nurses without a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing must obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher within 3 years of hire.

Any previously agreed-upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Nursing between individual and facility will remain in effect.

Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Care Management in consultation with Human Resources.

Fire and Life Safety Card certification within 30 days of hire.

Registered Nurse License upon hire.

2 years of experience in a healthcare-related field (Acute, Ambulatory, Post-Acute, etc.).

2 years of experience in Case Management (Care Coordination or Utilization Management) or successful completion of the Transitions in Practice (TIP) program for Care Manager. Candidates must have experience in the same type of nursing unit in which the Case Manager position is available.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing or a Healthcare-related field.

Certification in Case Management (ACM or CCM) upon hire.