Registered Nurse
Acute Care Case Manager – 26-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Acute Care Case Manager for a day shift role (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) on a 26-week contract beginning October 5, 2026. This is a direct patient care and care coordination position in a fast-paced acute care setting.
What You'll Do
You will manage a caseload of approximately 25 patients daily, conducting assessments, coordinating care across departments, and planning discharges. Your responsibilities include:
- Performing utilization review and care coordination across the patient journey
- Developing and participating in treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams
- Organizing and facilitating family meetings
- Arranging post-acute placements (SNF, DME, ambulance transport) independently
- Navigating insurance authorizations, HMO/IPA requirements, and benefits eligibility
- Addressing complex social needs (homelessness, substance abuse treatment, foster care/adoption resources, mental health crisis)
- Documenting advance directives and POLST forms
- Collaborating with Physical Therapy and Social Services
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years acute care hospital-based case management/discharge planning experience (behavioral health does not substitute)
- Valid California state license (must be active at start date; pending licenses accepted if activated before employment begins)
- Seasoned travel healthcare experience required
- Ability to work every other weekend
- Commitment to work 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Maximum 7 days RTO per contract year
- Two professional references from the last 3 years
Schedule & Expectations
Day shift (5 days per week); no float requirement. Weekend rotation every other week.
How to Apply
Submit all RTO and scheduling requests upfront during your initial submittal. Post-offer requests may not be accommodated.