Travel Registered Nurse Geriatric Job
About The Position
This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse specializing in Geriatric care in an acute care setting. The role focuses on case management and coordination of care for a defined geriatric population, from pre-admission through post-discharge. The nurse will act as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare staff, physicians, and other disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, discussing treatment plans and resource utilization with physicians, and managing complex cases including those with chronic pain, substance use, and homelessness. The position also involves oversight for regulatory compliance and supporting reviews of repeated admissions.
Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse license in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- RN Case Management (CM) certification required
- Minimum two years of recent nursing experience
- Ability to work in an inpatient hospital setting and manage a heavy caseload
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient case management experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead coordination of patient care for a defined geriatric population from pre-admission through post-discharge, in collaboration with the care team
- Act as a liaison among patient, family, nursing staff, physicians, and other disciplines to optimize outcomes
- Serve as a consultant on specific patient items and ensure the interdisciplinary care plan aligns with the clinical course and covered services
- Monitor diagnostic tests, treatments, and procedures; discuss resource utilization, treatment plans, estimated length of stay, and discharge planning with physicians
- Focus on complex patients, frequent ED utilizers, chronic pain, substance use, and homeless patients; coordinate transfers as needed
- Provide oversight and data collection for regulatory and accreditation compliance; support focus reviews of repeated admissions when appropriate
Benefits
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Access to resources and tools to help manage a high-acuity caseload
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
