Case Management

Acute Care Case Manager – 26-Week Assignment

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Acute Care Case Manager to join its care coordination team. You'll work day shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM), five days per week, managing a caseload of approximately 25 patients across all age groups—neonates through geriatrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Coordinate care across departments and facilitate family meetings
• Arrange appropriate post-acute placements (SNF, DME, ambulance transport)
• Manage utilization review and insurance authorizations (HMO/IPA knowledge required)
• Navigate complex psychosocial needs: homelessness, substance abuse treatment, mental health crises, foster/adoption situations, advance directives, and protective services
• Document thoroughly in computerized systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy and Social Services

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years acute care case management or discharge planning experience in a hospital setting (behavioral health experience does not substitute)
• Valid California nursing or case management license; compact license must be in hand at submission
• Seasoned travel experience required—first-time travelers not considered
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work every other weekend to meet department needs
• Commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Contract Details

• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start: ASAP (November 2, 2026)
• Orientation: 40 hours
• RTO Cap: 7 days maximum
• Scrub Code: Business attire or scrubs

Before You Apply

Provide a written response: Have you ever worked at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, travel contract, or registry/per-diem staff? If yes, include location and dates.

Submit 2 professional references covering the past 3 years (at least 1 year of relevant experience).