Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II (Discharge Coordinator) - UR Case Management Department - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the Utilization Review Case Management Department.
The incumbent will work under the direction of the RN and/or Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients. Incumbent will be trained in both areas as a discharge coordinator and utilization review management.
- Ideal candidates will possess at least two years of clinical experience as a licensed vocational nurse preferably in case management, utilization review or any related experience in a skilled nursing facility or home health setting.
- Knowledge of InterQual Criteria
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and analytical skills
5/40 - Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if needed
Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Coordinates discharge plans as directed by the case manager, i.e. placements, SNF's, Sub Acute, Home Healthcare/Durable Medical Equipment Skilled Nursing Facilities, Acute Rehabilitation, Long Term Acute Hospital.
Coordinates the progress of the discharge services requested with case managers, patients, families, physicians, other care providers and vendors to facilitate discharge plan and find necessary resources.
Notifies receiving facility of insurance information as needed, and processes referrals post-discharge.
Effectively communicates on the progress of the discharge services requested. Appropriately schedules, reschedules, cancels or confirms patient appointments in a timely manner to maximize scheduling for patient volume and in accordance with established authorizations.
Performs basic reception functions to ensure smooth office operations, including answering incoming calls, maintaining an accurate filing system, copying forms and documents, etc. Effectively uses computer programs to obtain demographic information and register patients, accurately verifies insurance coverage, including Medical Group eligibility. Accurately collects and documents all necessary and required information and activities.
Effectively communicates with patients and physicians to assure continuity of care. Appropriately provides patients with written and verbal instructions of physician's orders and requirements for pre-operative diagnostic -testing and/or follow up appointments.
Appropriately determines patient eligibility in relation to established program, insurance or contract standards. Responds effectively to questions and concerns expressed by patients and other staff and resolves identified problems (registration, eligibility, billing or financial) in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Vocational Nurse I:
Pay Range: $ 25.11 to $36.80 per hour
Experience: None required.
Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, hospital and/or health care procedures and equipment; medication administration as outlined in policies and procedures.
Ability to: Skillfully perform vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of professional practice of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level practitioners, patients, and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and clinical records per established policies and procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse II:
Pay Range: $ 26.57 to $38.94 per hour
Experience: At least one year of successful experience as an LVN, preferably in a public health clinic environment.
Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, acute care procedures and equipment; medication administration and any policies and procedures of the setting assigned.
Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; learn and follow policies and procedures for the setting assigned; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level providers, registered nurses, patients, and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and patient records; make observations of situations accurately and report them so effective action can be taken according to rules of documentation and policies and procedures.
Other Requirements for Both Level I and Level II:
License: Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
Certification: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference:
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .
Open to All Applicants:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Application Period:
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter, Lisette Jimenez at: lijimenez@rivco.org .
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
