Case Manager, RN – Inpatient

Stanford Health Care

. Coordinate each patient's transition through the system and transfer accountability to the appropriate person upon entry into another clinical service or discharge .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96 - $111 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care coordination, discharge planning, and case management while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in data analysis for quality improvement and resource utilization in clinical settings.

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CA-RN (Registered Nurse)Case ManagementDischarge PlanningQuality ImprovementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentUtilization ReviewResource UtilizationClinical DocumentationHealthcare ComplianceMedical TerminologyLength of Stay ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care PlanningStatistical Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipConsultationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCA-RN (Registered Nurse)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare RegulationsHospital OperationsQuality AssurancePatient OutcomesHealthcare Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate each patient's transition through the system and transfer accountability to the appropriate person upon entry into another clinical service or discharge
Coordinate and facilitate timely discharge plans for assigned patients with complex needs and arrange follow-up care
Review inpatients prospectively, concurrently, and retrospectively for appropriateness of admission, level of care, and length of stay
Monitor length of stay and collaborate with physicians to ensure appropriate resource utilization and covered benefits
Develop strategies to reduce length of stay and resource consumption and achieve positive patient outcomes
Act as an educational resource and provide consultation to patients, families, and hospital medical personnel
Lead administrative/clinical support staff assisting with case management for assigned patient caseloads
Participate in program planning, goal setting, systems development, process improvement, committees, and task forces
Maintain documentation and records according to departmental guidelines
Collect, analyze, and report data for utilization, quality improvement, compliance, and other assigned areas
Assess, plan, and coordinate patient care needs with physicians, social workers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
Participate in quality improvement and clinical process improvement activities
Collect, analyze, and review patient information with third-party payers to assure reimbursement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience required
CA-RN (Registered Nurse) required
Ability to collect and record data, evaluate data and statistics, and maintain effective reporting systems
Ability to develop and perform patient assessment and plan of care
Ability to monitor and assure the patient's access to the appropriate level of care, health care providers, setting, and services
Ability to provide age-appropriate assessments, interpretation of data, and delivery of interventions
Ability to provide appropriate patient care and clinical information during admission, referral, transfer, or discharge
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex federal and state hospital compliance laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
Knowledge of hospital operations, laws, and regulations pertaining to hospitals in California
Knowledge of medical terminology and related levels of care and treatment
Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, utilization review, and quality assurance/improvement
Knowledge of financial processes of private and public health care funding sources