The purpose of the Case Manager I position supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors.  

The role integrates and coordinates the functions of utilization management, care progression and care transition.The Case Manager I is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources.

Qualifications

A.   Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred
• Associates in Nursing required

B.  Qualifications/Experience 

• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or related experience required.
• Internals with at least 18 months acute care case management/coordination experience will be considered in lieu of nursing clinical experience.
• Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA’s, and FQHC’s 

C.   Special Skills/Knowledge

• Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills
• Current California Nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification in Case Management preferred.
• ED Care Managers: Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 90 days from hire/transfer.

About the Hospital

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since we opened our doors in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors. Come work with us.