Case Manager (CM), PRN

Case Manager (CM) - Acute
Per Diem

Wage scale: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Advancement Opportunities

Your experience matters

At Kindred Hospital Paramount ARU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Case Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Mentors new staff, students, and interns.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Non-Essential Functions
1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

· The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a Registered Nurse professional with 3-5 years clinical experience including med-surg and post-acute care settings or be a graduate of a CSWE approved master's degree program and hold applicable and current license/certification to practice. · ACSW certification is desirable

· Incumbent must hold applicable and current license/certification to practice

· Incumbent shall have demonstrated progressive responsibility in previous job roles, positive communication skills and basic computer word processing ability.

· Knowledge of reimbursement benefits and requirements including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid and managed care is required

About us
Kindred Hospital Paramount ARU is an 18-beds located in Paramount, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.