CASE Manager; Rn​/Lic

Overview

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi‑facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170‑bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is responsible for the implementation of the case management process, which is assessment, planning, collaboration and intervention, monitoring and evaluation. Through this process, the Case Manager facilitates the patient's care from admission to discharge. The Case Manager reviews care for level of care criteria, quality and efficacy of care and treatment, core measure interventions, and other criteria as requested.

Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to facilitate discharge planning including providing patient and family education specific to disease management and follow‑up care. Coordinates level of care referrals and planning with the social worker.

• Performs the care management process to assess, plan and facilitate discharge planning on all patients. Documents initial assessment within 48 hours of admission.
• Demonstrates competency in use of Interqual criteria to determine appropriateness and level of care of admitted and continued stay patients. Provides ongoing assessment and re‑evaluation and documents appropriately.
• Communicates with physicians regarding all aspects of patient care management including discharge planning, authorization for services and utilization of hospital and community resources. Collaborates with Medical Director to liaison with physicians on difficult and/or complex cases.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of benefits and authorization for services, for various payers including Medicare, Medicaid, County, HMO's and other commercial payers.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, associate's degree required, baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Current Nevada Registered Nurse License.
• Five (5) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of nursing and two (2) or more years of UR or CM experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

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