Prospect Medical Systems

Skilled Nurse Facility Case Manager

Posted on

June 14, 2025

Job Type

Full-Time

Role Type

Case Management

License

RN

State License

California

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The Inpatient/SNF Case Manager is responsible for coordination of daily Inpatient/SNF services including assessments, treatment planning, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and discharge planning function in accordance with CRC policies, procedure and processes. Interacts with the Medical Directors, facility staff and hospitalists on a daily basis to determine medical necessity of admission, continued stay or any discharge planning needs. On Call rotation for non-business hours, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in a Medical Group or Health Plan setting with strong clinical skills and critical thinking. Four (4) years of experience in a managed care setting. Experience with Microsoft Office Word required. Recommend but not required, knowledge of NCQA, Medicare, Health Plan, DHS and State standards and other regulatory requirements. Make independent decisions. Knowledge of nationally recognized criteria InterQual, etc. Maintains strong working relations with internal and external customer. Effectively articulates clinical and non-clinical information to persons of all levels. Communicates positively and effectively. Maintains member confidence and protects operations by keeping claim information confidential in compliance with HIPPA requirements. Graduate of accredited nursing programRN active unrestricted license.

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Responsibilities

Level Effectively manages patients either telephonically or onsite during their hospitalization/SNF to ensure the appropriate level of care is provided for the patient’s severity of illness. Utilizes the appropriate tests and diagnostics in the right facilities to facilitate the highest level of care in the most efficient manner. Communicates effectively with the facility staff and hospitalist to gather clinical information through verbal and written communications and provides timely and accurate responses to request information or provide authorization decisions. Updates clinical information in the electronic medical management record system with treatment plan, objectives, results and next steps. Documents all information accurately with approved criteria utilizing the goal length of stay. Initiates and continues direct communication with health care providers involved with the care of the member, including the IPA or Hospitalist Group if applicable, to obtain complete and accurate information. Applies appropriate benefits. Utilizes current approved criteria along with clinical experience to make authorization decisions. Identifies cases not meeting criteria and provides clinical information and rationale to the Medical Director for review and determination. Actively participates in daily rounds with current and accurate clinical information. Responsible for timely development of denial letter language and member/provider notification regarding Medical Director’s review determination. Identifies and refers cases appropriately for CCS, High Risk, Hospice/Palliative, SNF, QI and Disease Management, per policy, and documents referral in case files. Refers cases to the Medical Direct as appropriate for denial. Anticipates and initiates discharge planning within twenty-four hours (24 hours) of admission, completes post discharge call within 24-48 hours of acute discharge or SNF, to identify barriers and prevent readmission. Identifies post discharge care needs and refer to the appropriate outpatient programs and/or providers. Interacts with hospitalists, facility staff and patients daily to evaluate plan of care including discharge planning to determine that patients are receiving quality care and appropriate discharge disposition. Applies medical knowledge to authorize outpatient services as an alternative to hospitalization when appropriate. Identifies and reports under and over utilization of medical services, delays in service by hospital or treatment and quality care issues to the Medical Director, and/or the QI department. Actively participates in internal quality and workflow enhancement projects, and other duties, as assigned. Identifies and reports departmental operational issues and resource needs to the appropriate management personnel.

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