RN Job
SNF Placement Team Case Manager
The SNF Placement Team (SPT) Case Manager performs triage functions by providing support and guidance, to After Hours team by assisting with transferring patients from Acute setting to SNF, Sub-acute, Congregate Livings and/or Recuperative Care Centers.
Afterhours SPT Case Manager responds to and coordinate service request for transfers, request for SNF/Sub-acute/Recuperative Care admissions and facilitate discharges to lower levels of care to prevent additional bed days in Acute and delay of transfers.
Demonstrates self-direction in establishing priorities and working with routine supervision. Working collaboratively with After Hours SPT Coordinator and After Hours Team after business hours and weekends.
Maintains high level of precision in judgment, accuracy of assessment, and skill in problem solving under stress. Relates and communicates well over the telephone to all callers.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed in California
- Current basic life support (BLS) certification
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- 1 – 2 years Case Management experience.
- Managed care experience preferred
- High levels of experience or expertise in: Crisis intervention, Teaching/coaching, Disease management, Discharge Planning
About the Hospital
As one of the largest physician-led networks in Southern California, we have thousands of physicians and hundreds of hospitals committed to providing quality healthcare to all of the communities we serve.
Every day, our employees are inspired to make a difference in the lives of others as well as transform their own experiences to achieve a higher sense of fulfillment. Our employees become a part of an extraordinary team of people dedicated to health, wellness, and happiness for themselves and others. There is no greater reward than contributing to a positive work environment where compassion, understanding, care and attention are encouraged and valued.
