We are hiring a full-time Case Manager - Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital we offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our team plays a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580) at: 2800 Benedict Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited program required:

• RN, BSN preferred

OR

• Master of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations;

OR

• Bachelor of Social Work with licensure as required by state regulations

OR

• Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licenses/Certification:

• Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulations.
• Certification in Case Management preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Prefer prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning.

At Kindred It Starts With Me.

Our commitment is to deliver excellence and an empathetic human experience to every patient, every family member, every employee, every time. We do this through our Core Values which help in guiding our work every day.

Care Coordination

• Coordinates clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
• Monitors all areas of patients’ stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation.
• Remains current from a knowledge base perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that affect patients and providers of care.
• Appropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional support.
• Serves as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identified post hospital needs. Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients, families, post-acute providers, payors, and others in the planning of the patients’ care throughout the care continuum.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills in order to communicate effectively and to obtain cooperation/collaboration from hospital leadership, as well as physicians, payors and other external customers
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel, 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Prefer prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Long term care

Work Location: In person