Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3906, Cooper Crest Drive Northwest, Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, 98502, United States
About the Role
The RN Case Manager Liaison Nurse serves as a critical bridge within the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington (KFHPW) continuum of care. Based at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, this onsite position focuses on inpatient discharge planning and follow-up care for hospitalized patients. The role exists to ensure optimal patient health outcomes while maintaining the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.
You will operate on a rotating schedule, working across two settings: planning discharges for patients at nearby network facilities and managing a caseload within a KFHPW medical center. This position requires a variable Monday-to-Friday schedule (10 PM to 10:30 AM) with an every-other-weekend rotation and alternating holidays. As the Liaison Nurse, you will establish collaborative care plans with primary and specialty care teams to improve functional status and patient self-management capabilities. You will also serve as the primary point of contact between KFHPW and external contracted providers, facilities, and resources, providing vital feedback on service quality and care delivery.
Hiring Process & Application
Sign-On Bonus: A $5,000 sign-on bonus applies to eligible external hires.
Shift Differential: Night shift differential pay applies to this position.
Requirements: Candidates must have prior Emergency Room (ER) or Case Management work experience. A Washington Registered Nurse license (or Compact License) is required at the time of hire, along with Basic Life Support certification. A Case Manager Certificate is required within 36 months of hire.
Equal Opportunity
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3906, Cooper Crest Drive Northwest, Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, 98502, United States
Olympia, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor patient progress against goals and recommend alternative care settings as needed
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Case Management, Care Coordination, Disease Management, Utilization Review, Registered Nurse, Bachelors Degree, Basic Life Support, Case Manager Certificate, Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making, Chronic Disease Process.
Education: Bachelors degree required; Bachelors of science in nursing preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente
What does a Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente do?expand_more
In this Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente role, you will monitor patient progress against goals and recommend alternative care settings as needed; collect and analyze data regarding utilization, cost, quality, and patient satisfaction; assess patient physical, mental, financial, and psychosocial status to determine case management eligibility; and collaborate with primary care and specialty teams to establish collaborative care plans.
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Kaiser Permanente is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum 3 years RN medical/surgical/ambulatory clinical experience; Minimum 2 years RN experience in ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management; Bachelors degree; Registered Nurse License (Washington) or Compact License; Basic Life Support certification; and Case Manager Certificate within 36 months of hire.