Case Manager RN - Travel Nurse

Travel Case Manager

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Case Manager RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Jackson, MS. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of recent experience as a Case Manager
• Valid RN or LPN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS Certifications
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Summary:

The Case Manager RN coordinates and facilitates patient care across the healthcare continuum, ensuring optimal use of resources and improved patient outcomes. They assess patient needs, develop comprehensive care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care.

Essential Work Functions:

• Assess patients' medical, psychosocial, and functional needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers, to develop patient-centered care plans
• Develop and update individualized care plans, aligning with patient goals and clinical guidelines
• Coordinate transitions of care ensuring seamless services and resources across the continuum of care
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and insurance requirements
• Advocate for patients' preferences addressing barriers to care and promoting equitable access to services
• Conduct utilization reviews and manage length of stay ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines for care delivery
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and available community resources
• Document case management comprehensively and accurately in the patient's medical record
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Required Essential Skills:

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
• Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
• Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
• Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.

Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion? At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you that's why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we're here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.