Case Manager, LVN or RN - Medical Provider Network - Hybrid Remote

Job Description

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Qualifications

Education: • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred License/Certifications: • Valid CA LVN or RN license required • Certified Case Management preferred Experience: • 3 years of acute nursing experience preferred; knowledge of medical/nursing standards of care preferred • 1 year of previous experience in case management in the acute inpatient or outpatient settings preferred; knowledge of HMO and Medicare rules in inpatient, home health and at the SNF settings preferred • Knowledge of workers compensation rules and regulations is highly preferred • Knowledge of Epic is highly preferred Apply Job!