Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Case Manager provides expert care coordination and discharge planning for patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves managing patient care with a focus on facilitating transitions, ensuring effective communication among interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patient outcomes. The nurse is expected to have a minimum of two years of acute care hospital experience and demonstrate strong clinical and case management skills while adhering to hospital policies and procedures. Responsibilities:

• Perform care coordination and discharge planning for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor progress to ensure appropriate care delivery.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Manage documentation and reporting related to case management activities.
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekend rotations and meet departmental staffing needs.
• Support patient transitions to home health, hospice, or other care settings as appropriate.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active California Registered Nurse license, or pending with licensure required upon start.
• Minimum two years of acute care hospital case management experience.
• Proven skills in clinical assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working with diverse patient populations in an acute care setting.
• Previous experience as a travel nurse or first-time traveler accepted with clinical screening.
• Familiarity with hospital electronic medical record systems and case management software.

Special Considerations:

• No floating expectation; assigned to specific units.
• Weekend rotation required to meet departmental needs.
• Must comply with hospital dress code: scrubs or business attire.
• Pending license accepted but must be active before start date.
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions limit work from home to no more than 7 days.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule includes weekend rotations.
• Shifts assigned to meet hospital and departmental staffing requirements.
• Standard acute care hospital shift patterns apply.