Registered Nurse, IPA Inpatient Case Manager

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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The IPA Nurse RN, Inpatient Case Manager plays a key role in the care team by supporting daily care coordination for patients in the hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF). This position involves initiating proactive case management activities for hospitalized or SNF-admitted patients in person and over the phone. They assist in transitioning patients through the care delivery system as needed, working closely with the Medical Management Team and as a member of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care coordination and patient discharge planning to various settings such as home, SNF, or Long-Term Care Facility. The case manager coordinates with IPA clinics, schedules post-discharge visits with the IPA Clinical Care Team and Primary Care Provider, while also supporting HEIDS gap in care closure, Medication Reconciliation, and addresses social determinants of health as needed, enhancing the overall patient care experience.

Minimum Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

2. Current valid License as a Registered Nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing;

3. Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, or another health or human services field with the appropriate licensure preferred

4. Current CPR/First Aid training required.

5. Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health nursing, acute care, case management and/or home health care required.

6. Minimum of 2 years of managed care experience in case management with focus in inpatient and/or outpatient ambulatory care preferred.

7. Strong familiarity with local and regional care management resources preferred (Enhanced Care Management, Complex Case Management, Community Support Services, etc.).

8. Familiarity with case management and care delivery best practice protocols.

9. Experience and familiarity with Utilization Management (UM) standard processes and use of clinical criteria (e.g., MCG guidelines).

10. Experience with data analytics software preferred (Cozeva, Tableau).

11. Experience with physically or mentally impaired adults and/or geriatric population and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Compensation

$97,410.56 - $121,763.20 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.