registered nurse

registered nurse Walnut Creek, CA

Kaiser Permanente
Full Time Walnut Creek, CA 92.1701923076923 - 71.25 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

registered

Job Summary:

Conducts utilization review for in-house patients and/or those members at contracted facilities. Assists in the discharge planning process.

Essential Responsibilities:



  • Conducts utilization review for in-house patients and/or members who have been admitted to contracted facilities. Interviews patients/caregivers regarding care after hospitalization.

  • Conducts clinical reviews based on established treatment criteria.

  • Collaborates with physicians on clinical reviews, keeps them appraised of Kaiser clinical criteria.

  • Reviews utilization patterns, identifies trends and problems areas for special studies.

  • Assists in collecting and assimilating clinical data to enhance the quality of services.

  • Generates quality improvement results.

  • Reports and investigates unusual occurrences and questions inappropriate decisions based on their professional expertise.

  • Assists other health care providers in the discharge planning process and triaging on alternative unit of care.

  • Counsels on Medicare and health care plan coverage.

  • Coordinates referrals to appropriate agencies/facilities.

  • Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in an inpatient setting OR if for Skilled Nursing departments, minimum two (2) years of experience in a skilled nursing facility.

  • Minimum one (1) year of utilization experience required.

Education

  • Bachelors degree in nursing or health related field required, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

  • Registered Nurse License (California)

Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic codes.

  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical expert in area of review preferred.

  • Masters degree preferred.


Secondary Functions:


  • Every other weekend

PrimaryLocation : California,Walnut Creek,501 Lennon Lane
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Walnut Creek 501 Lennon Lane - Rgnl Pres-Hp & Hosp O/S Svcs - 0201
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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About Kaiser Permanente

CEO: Gregory Adams
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org
Year Founded: 1945

registered nurse
Kaiser Permanente

http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org
Oakland, CA
Gregory Adams
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1945
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