Registered Nurse Case Manager — Olympia, WA at Kaiser

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 onsite at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, this position focuses on inpatient discharge planning and follow-up care for patients hospitalized at nearby network facilities. The role exists to ensure optimal patient health outcomes while promoting the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

In this capacity, you will work across two settings on a periodic rotating schedule. You will carry a caseload of patients within KFHPW medical centers while simultaneously planning discharges for those in the network. Your primary mission is to establish collaborative care plans with primary care teams, specialty providers, and medical staff. This involves assessing patients' physical, mental, financial, and psychosocial needs to develop patient-centered plans that improve functional status and self-management capabilities. You will act as the liaison between KFHPW and external contracted providers, facilities, and resources, providing feedback to leadership regarding service quality and care delivery.

Work Environment & Schedule

This is an onsite position at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. The role operates on a variable Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 10:00 PM to 10:30 AM. The position requires a rotation of every other weekend and alternating holidays. A night shift differential applies to this schedule. Candidates must have prior experience in Emergency Room (ER) or case management work to succeed in this environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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
check_circleCollect and analyze data regarding utilization, cost, quality, and patient satisfaction
check_circleAssess patient physical, mental, financial, and psychosocial status to determine case management eligibility
check_circleCollaborate with primary care and specialty teams to establish collaborative care plans
check_circleCoordinate and implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient functional status
check_circleAdvocate for patient care needs and assist patients in understanding their treatment plans
check_circleDevelop patient-centered case management plans with specific goals, objectives, and time frames
check_circleFacilitate referrals for home health, long-term care, hospice, and other external services

Requirements

verifiedMinimum 3 years RN medical/surgical/ambulatory clinical experience
verifiedMinimum 2 years RN experience in ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management
verifiedBachelors degree
verifiedRegistered Nurse License (Washington) or Compact License
verifiedBasic Life Support certification
verifiedCase Manager Certificate within 36 months of hire

Nice to Have

Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in utilization review, ambulatory case management, care coordination or disease management. Bachelors of science in nursing.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleSign-on bonus of $5,000 for eligible external hirescheck_circleNight shift differential pay

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Case Management, Care Coordination, Disease Management, Utilization Review, Medical/surgical, Ambulatory, Registered Nurse, Bachelors Degree, Basic Life Support, Case Manager Certificate.

Education: Bachelors degree required; Bachelors of science in nursing preferred.

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Day-to-day, the Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente 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.

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Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente is based in 3906, Cooper Crest Drive Northwest, Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, 98502, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Kaiser Permanente has listed this Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights role as on-site.

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Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights at Kaiser Permanente include Case Management; Care Coordination; Disease Management; Utilization Review; Medical/surgical; Ambulatory; Registered Nurse; and Bachelors Degree.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelors degree required; and Bachelors of science in nursing preferred.

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Case Manager Liaison Nurse - ER Discharge Planning - Nights