What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE MANAGER (RN/LIC) Full Time , Day position at UHS?
Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Essential Job Duties:
The RN Case Manager works under the guidance of the Director of Case Management. The RN Case Manager collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate and facilitate the effective delivery of quality healthcare services to Palmdale Regional Medical C enter patients within the limits of available resources. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager focuses on the achievement of positive outcomes for the patient, the provider, the facility and the payer. The RN Case Manager is knowledgeable about and responsible for utilization review, discharge planning and case management of Palmdale Regional Medical Center‘s patients regardless of the patient’s condition, religion, ethnic background or payer.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, and the general public.
- Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical or clinical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Minimum three years of acute care clinical experience. Minimum of two years clinical case management or utilization review experience preferred. Demonstrated accountability, motivation for self-direction and ability to work in a team environment,
- Registered Nurse. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Current RN California license. Current BLS. CPI is required within 30 days of hire
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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