CASE MANAGER
NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MED CTR, NORTHRIDGE, CA
(Per Diem/Locum)

TITLE (REQ ID): CASE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT:UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:PD
SHIFT: DAY
HOURS PER PAY PERIOD: 0
SHIFT HOURS: 8HOUR
FACILITY: 
LOCATION: NORTHRIDGE, CA
FACILITY INFORMATION
 

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 411-bed not-for-profit hospital that stands as a leading provider of quality healthcare to the community. Northridge Hospital is equipped to treat traumatic and life-threatening injuries. Our Level II Trauma Center treats over 1,000 trauma cases each year. Northridge Hospital Medical Center has a caring and innovative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to enthusiastically improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve.

We are located just minutes from beaches, mountain resorts and Hollywood theaters.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
 

Responsible for Utilization Management, Quality Referrals, and Discharge planning activities on designated units within the Hospital. Min. 2 years direct patient care experience in an acute setting. Critical Care experience desirable. Previous experience in either Utilization Management or Discharge Planning required. Must be able to assess discharge-planning needs of a diverse cultural and ethnic population.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate case management specific to the age of the patients served on assigned units. Case Managers are assigned patients ranging in age from neonates to geriatrics. Assignments are dependent upon the specific talent, experience and training of the Case Manager and the needs of the patient.
Must be able to exercise independent discretion and judgment (utilizing approved criteria) in the performance of the case management functions.
BSN required; MSN degree preferred.
UR or Discharge Planning required. Current CA RN licensure required. Must have a valid Driver's License. Min. Rate: $38.32

This position is represented by SEIU 1 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
 
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:576774 last updated on 11/21/2009)


        
         

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