Registered Nurse Case Manager

Position:

RN Case Manager Unit:

Case Management Shift:

Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)

Location:

Eureka, CA 95501

Weekly Gross Pay:

$2,600-$2,700/week

Company Overview:

At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission-accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to join a high-volume acute care hospital in Eureka, CA. The RN Case Manager will be responsible for care coordination, discharge planning, utilization review, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patients receive appropriate and timely care throughout their hospitalization. This role requires strong acute care hospital case management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex patient care coordination and insurance authorization processes.

Duties:

Perform acute care hospital case management and utilization review Coordinate patient discharge planning and transitions of care Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social services, and interdisciplinary teams Review admission criteria and medical necessity documentation Handle appeals, denials, and prior authorizations Coordinate DME needs and post-discharge resources Ensure compliance with CMS, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and regulatory guidelines Document patient care coordination activities within Epic EMR Assist with benefits eligibility verification and payer communication Float between departments based on facility needs

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of acute hospital RN Case Management experience required Current acute care case management experience within the last year required Active RN License required Epic charting experience required Experience with discharge planning and utilization review required Experience with appeals and denials preferred Travel experience preferred First-time travelers accepted with strong background

Skills & Procedures Preferred:

Acute Care Hospital Case Management Care Coordination Discharge Planning Utilization Review Appeals & Denials Prior Authorizations Admission Criteria Review Benefits Eligibility DME Coordination CMS Guidelines HIPAA Compliance Joint Commission Standards Epic EMR Interdisciplinary Collaboration Advance Directives / POLST

HMO / IPA

experience preferred

Facility Highlights:

Acute Care Hospital Epic charting system Free parking provided Every other weekend required Float required based on department needs Caseload up to 25 patients Interdisciplinary support with Social Services Travelers accepted Locals accepted COVID vaccine not required by facility Facility assists travelers with housing resources if needed Located near Redwoods, coastal parks, and national parks in

Northern California Application Process:

Please submit your resume to jay@medcadre.com or Call (949) 431-6141. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps. RN01

Pay:

$2,600.00 - $2,700.00 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Is your acute care hospital case management experience current within the last 12 months? Do you have experience with discharge planning, utilization review, and Epic EMR in a hospital setting?

Experience:

RN Case Management:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person