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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Salary: $Not stated

JOB SUMMARY:

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Concurrently monitors and reviews all hospitalized patients for medical appropriateness, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies potential barriers or delays in service and facilities discharge planning activities.
Requires a current California RN License.  Minimum 5 years recent acute hospital experience, including experience with telemetry as well as a broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines.  Minimum 2 years previous experience in management or leadership role preferred.  Prior experience in chart review and analysis required.  Must possess an extensive understanding of varied diagnostic and invasive procedures and the ability to anticipate care plan changes based on findings.  An awareness of Level of Care, Intensity of Service and Severity of Illness criteria, discharge screens, Skilled Nursing criteria for SNF and Home Health criteria.  Ability to communicate professionally and interface assertively with Physicians.  Current California drivers license and proof of insurance.  BLS required within 60 days of hire.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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5 years Some post high school