Registered Nurse (Case Manager) - Travel/Contract - Mission Viejo, CA

VitalHire • Mission Viejo, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel/contract position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Case Management in Mission Viejo, CA. The role is at a Short Term Acute Care facility and involves hourly pay. The contract is for 13 weeks, with a Day Shift schedule of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• 2-year acute medical Care Manager experience performing Care Coordination
• Travel experience required
• CA State License
• BLS certification
• EPIC charting experience
• Experience with Assessing patients, Care Coordination, and Discharge Planning.
• Ability to organize and participate in family meetings.
• Participate in the development of the treatment plan.
• Experience with HMOs, IPAs, etc.
• Knowledge of adoption/foster care, drug/alcohol abuse treatment options, patients experiencing homelessness, patients with mental health history or in crisis, advance directive, POLST, protective services process, etc.
• Competent with arranging DME, SNF and ambulance transport. Must be able to perform this task independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to identify clinical, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized case management plans.
• Coordinate patient care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate discharge planning, including post-acute care placement, home health services, rehabilitation, durable medical equipment (DME), and community resources.
• Review patient progress, monitor length of stay, and support efficient utilization of healthcare resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and insurance providers to ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, CMS guidelines, regulatory standards, and payer requirements.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting safe, high-quality outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed