Travel RN - Case Manager (acute)

Quality Staffing Specialists are currently seeking skilled RN - Case/Care Managers to work within the hospital setting.

Covering the following units:

Cardiology, Nephrology, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, GI Surgery, Urology, Transplant, ICU/Stepdown. The purpose of this position is to provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost-effectiveness through the integrating and functions of case management, utilization review, and discharge planning. The Care Manager must be a highly organized professional with great attention to detail, adaptable to frequent change, and compliant with regulatory and departmental guidelines and policies.

Required Skills/Experience:

Must have 2 years of recent care/case management experience working in an inpatient setting and case management experience supporting an acute hospital. Heavy on Discharge Planning, No Utilization Review Previous contract/travel experience a plus

EMR:

Epic experience required Experience with education/teaching hospitals is preferred

Essential Duties:

Identify Cases & Prioritize Day-Review work list to prioritize patients and identify new admissions. Conduct and document an assessment and a plan of care in Epic per departmental guidelines. Participate in Daily Care Management Touchpoint per established protocols. Consult with SW per established criteria. If indicated, communicate with Care Management Assistant to share priorities. CAPP Meeting -Attend and actively participate in CAPP meetings for assigned units to provide and receive information on patients' progression. Alert the care team to concerns that could impact the anticipated discharge of the patient and any care that will assist with discharge readiness. Modify the discharge plan based on information shared at the meeting. Assist with identification of the expected discharge date (EDD). Complete follow-up from CAPP as appropriate. As necessary, meet with the Utilization Manager (UM) and SW after the meeting to discuss updates and action items. Complex Care Meeting -Attend weekly Complex Care Meeting (CCM). Present on patients during CCM and collaborate to problem-solve issues with complex patients and identify trends. Formulate potential solutions with the Utilization Manager and Social Worker and continuously monitor cases/follow up on all action items. Proactively identify high-risk cases that need to be escalated to the list that are not scheduled for discussion that week. Complete CCM follow-up after the meeting as assigned. Active Consults -Discuss with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team when there are barriers to discharge and psychosocial concerns impacting progression of care or readmission risk. Coordinate family meetings, as necessary, to support the progression of care. Provide education on community resources, support/educational groups, and any other appropriate resources to the patient, family, and care team. Educate and/or coordinate referrals to community resources and post-acute providers as necessary. Care Progression and Transition Planning -Communicate medical milestones for transition with the patient/family. Identify patients with barriers to discharge based on experience, Communication and Patient Planning (CAPP) Meetings and/or Complex Care Meeting (CCM). Monitor all observation patients throughout the day to ensure appropriate progression of care. Identify patient's readiness to discharge based on discussions with the patient/family/care team on an ongoing basis. Assess the discharge plan to determine needs post-discharge and communicate to patient/family/care team on an ongoing basis. Identify required authorization for post-discharge services and refer to the appropriate post-discharge service provider. Participate in medication resource management for non-resourced patients, as needed. Verify patient's understanding/agreement of discharge plan. Refer administrative tasks (e.g., faxing, form processing) to the Care Management Assistant) Consult Social Worker and/or Utilization Manager per established departmental protocol.

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC Rate:

$1,880 - $2,080/weekly

Shifts Available:

Days:

8:00 am-5:00 pm (Monday-Friday), 5x8-hour shifts

Scheduling Requirements:

Length of contract: 13 weeks Hours per week: 40

No Weekends No Holidays No Call Credential Requirements:

Resume reflecting all experience & explanation of gaps in employment RN licensure/compact state BLS/Healthcare Provider (AHA or ARC)

Quality Staffing Benefits:

Weekly pay by direct deposit Housing Stipends/Meals & Incidentals (for those who qualify, >50 miles from permanent residence to facility)

Paid Sick Time Health Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability (starts your 2nd week) Referral Program One point of contact for all your staffing needs. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or considering your first assignment, we're here to help you find the perfect fit — professionally and personally. Let's talk about where you'd like your next adventure to take you! Thank you for all you do to make a difference in healthcare — we would be honored to be part of your journey. For all job listings, please visit: www.quality-staffing.com

Pay:

$1,880.00 - $2,080.00 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Case management: 2 years (Required) Inpatient/acute hospital: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person