RN, Care Manager (Emergency Dept)

Job description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community. Job Summary: Establishes, coordinates, and maintains the process to increase patient through-put to the most appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum for the Emergency Department (ED). Collaborates with the patient/family, multidisciplinary team, physicians, community resources and payers to ensure the patient’s progress and level of care is appropriately determined for the emergency episode of care and for the inpatient encounter to ensure that care is performed and facilitated in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Uses well developed knowledge and skills in patient status determination (InterQual Criteria), in the assessment and care management of patients and families within the ED, inpatient an...