ZZZ Case Manager II

DescriptionKindred Hospital Los Angeles helps patients return to the lives they love. At our hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. Located in Ladera Heights near Fox Hills Park, Blanco Park and Ladera Park, we are a short drive from restaurants and shops, as well as close to public transit.Job SummaryCoordinates and facilitates the care of the patient population through effective collaboration and communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members. Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning.Essential FunctionsCare CoordinationCoordinates clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and PhysiciansMonitors all areas of patients’ stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitationRemains current from a knowledge base perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that affect patients and providers of careAppropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional supportServes as a patient advocateEnhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisionsDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population servedParticipates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identified post hospital needsCollaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goalsCoordinates with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients, families, post-acute providers, payors, and others in the planning of the patients’ care throughout the care continuumDischarge PlanningConducts comprehensive, ongoing assessment of patients to provide timely and safe discharge planningProvide comprehensive discharge planning for each patient. Utilizes critical thinking to develop and execute effective discharge planningCoordinate and communicates with patient/family efficient and effectivelyUtilization ManagementConducts medical necessity review for appropriate utilization of services from admission through dischargePromotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resourcesConducts timely and accurate clinical reviews, care collaboration and coordination of continued stay authorization with payorOtherConducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standardsServes on Hospital and Division committees when requestedKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsKnowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursementKnowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contractsKnowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirementsAbility to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skillsBasic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet softwareExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills in order to communicate effectively and to obtain cooperation/collaboration from hospital leadership, as well as physicians, payors and other external customersDemonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff membersApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%Must read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendancePerforms other related duties as assignedPay Range: $49.83 - $61.96/HourScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.QualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited program required for RNBSN preferred or MSW/BSW with licensure as required by state regulationsLicenses/CertificationsHealthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulationsCertification in Case Management a plusExperienceTwo years of experience in a healthcare setting preferredPrefer prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning