Case Manager 2-BMC

JOB DESCRIPTION Behavioral Medicine Center: Case Management (Full Time, Day Shift) - Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Case Manager 2-BMC performs a variety of case management duties, thus assuring proper utilization providing maximum quality of patient care.
Serves as a resource for staff in the area of Joint Commission standards and those of private utilization review agencies.
Responsible for clinical evaluation and disposition of patients referred to the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine C enter.
Coordinates contact with the appropriate clinical, hospital and community resources.
Coordinates with clinicians and hospital staff to facilitate hospital admissions.
Performs other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in nursing required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum one year of psychiatric, utilization review or quality assurance experience preferred.
Current and unrestricted California RN license required.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course required within 90 days of hire.
Ability to speak clearly in person and over the phone; ability to write clearly and concisely; ability to listen well and interact appropriately with patients, visitors, employees and outside agencies; ability to input data into computer.
Must have diplomacy and tactfulness; must possess skills in negotiating, telephone usage, and written and verbal communication.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to develop positive therapeutic interactions with patient, patient families, coworkers, supervisors, medical staff and outside agencies; maintains calm demeanor in crisis situations; communicates clearly and effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to assess patients' conditions, interpret care plan, comprehend appropriate interventions, evaluate patient response to care, teach patients and families; requires higher level mental faculties accompanied by short and long-term memory; ability to concentrate on several assignments simultaneously, ability to organize and prioritize; ability to work with limited supervision; ability to execute duties in an efficient manner with attention to detail, ability to receive and accurately carry out instructions.
Good problem-solving skills with attention to details; ability to analyze and interpret data; requires analytical thinking skills accompanied by short and long-term memory; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent usage of English language and grammar.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Knowledge of appropriate age group(s).
Knowledge of Joint Commission, C MS and private payor guidelines and regulations.
ABOUT US Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
ABOUT THE TEAM Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution.
Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity.
We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001.
Loma Linda University Medical Center is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964.
No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.
We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search! JOB INFO Job Identification 97 Job Category F21_Nursing Posting Date 06/05/2023, 06:06 AM Degree Level Associate Degree Locations 11265 Mountain View Ave, Loma Linda, CA, 92354, US Organization LLU Medical Center Schedule Type Full-Time Shift Days Hours Per Pay Period 80 Workday Start Time 1-0600 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) H - 8/40 Clock Schedule Benefits Eligible Yes LLUH Posting Location LLU Behavioral Medicine Center Travel Required No Bonus $9000 Pay Range $50.
75 - $71.
71 / hourly