Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Case Management/Care Coordination position at a Level II Trauma acute care hospital, requiring prior CA Dignity Health experience and expertise in both discharge planning and utilization review.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• Care Coordination/Case Management unit covering all inpatient areas of the hospital (no outpatient or home care)
• Handles both discharge planning and utilization management (UM/UR)
• Caseload of approximately 15–20 patients/consults per day
• Works with all payer types including uninsured and homeless populations
• EMR: Cerner; Interqual (IQ) criteria used for utilization review — training provided
• 8-hour day shifts, with hours ranging between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Every other weekend required, with at least one full weekend per month
• First to float within the hospital
• Hospitalist/Intensivist in-house and Respiratory Therapy available 24/7

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Active BLS certification required; pending certifications not accepted
• BSN required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior experience at a CA Dignity Health facility is required — candidates without this experience will not be considered
• Familiarity with Interqual criteria strongly preferred (on-the-job training available)
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Strong skills in collaboration, teamwork, effective communication, and ability to reprioritize throughout the day
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include completing initial assessments, discharge planning, utilization review, and working with Interqual criteria
• Orientation consists of 5 days of care coordination new employee orientation; unit-specific orientation timeline varies case by case
• On the first day of orientation, RNs are given a pass/fail assessment on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Holiday coverage is not required but candidates who are willing to work holidays are welcome
• Business casual attire required — no scrubs
• Facility manager interview required as part of the selection process