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

VitalHire • Mission Viejo, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week contract position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Case Management in Mission Viejo, CA. The role involves performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing case management plans, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams. The nurse will facilitate discharge planning, review patient progress, and ensure compliance with various healthcare guidelines and regulations. This position requires a CA State License, BLS certification, and experience with EPIC charting.

Requirements

• 2-year acute medical Care Manager experience performing Care Coordination
• Travel experience required
• CA State License
• BLS certification
• EPIC charting experience required
• 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