RN Case Manager Per Diem Days

Company: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Tenet Health Central Coast is an integrated healthcare system consisting of two acute care hospitals and several affiliated entities, including primary and specialty care, outpatient imaging and laboratories across the Central Coast. We remain committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities we serve and becoming the system of choice for both residents and visitors to this region. Unifying our resources under the Tenet Health Central Coast brand gives us the opportunity to enhance care coordination and access to the specialized services we bring to the region. Our network of medical professionals serves many diverse communities throughout the Central Coast, enabling all that come through our doors access to quality, coordinated care and advanced specialty services at convenient locations. Mission: To provide quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Vision: To consistently deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time and to be a premier organization to work, where patient care and saving lives remain our focus. We are A Community Built on Care (:30) A Community Built on Care (2:30) Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 162 beds, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare. High-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics, cancer care, stroke, gastroenterology and trauma. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the countys designated trauma center. Additionally, Baby-Friendly USA designated Sierra Vista as an internationally recognized Baby-Friendly birth facility. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has earned an A from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade in every reporting period since it was created in 2012. Position Summary The RN Case Manager assesses appropriateness of admission status and level of care, using InterQual criteria. Provides discharge planning services, coordinating with patients, families, and community agencies. Collaborates with medical staff in assuring appropriate utilization of hospital resources and expediting high quality patient care. Knowledge of InterQual criteria and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferred. Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the Internet are necessary. Qualifications - External Current CA RN License Current BLS Certification 3-5 years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting. Desired Training/Education/Experience/Certification: Recent experience in utilization review, discharge planning, and/or inpatient case management preferred. Knowledge and use of InterQual criteria preferred. Basic computer skills in WORD, EXCEL, and navigating the internet. How to open and send e-mail. Knowledge of Medicare and Medi-Cal conditions of participation preferred. *AONE19* Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Pay Range: $1.00 - $100.00
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee's qualifications and experience.Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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