Acute Care, Background Investigation, Case Management, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Records, Minimum Data Set, Nursing, Patient Care, Professional License, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Support Documentation, Time Management, Utilization Management
Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager / Utilization Review / CDI
Location:Syracuse, New York
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8-Hour Shifts
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Case Manager / Utilization Review / Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) assignment in Syracuse, New York. This opportunity is ideal for nurses with strong acute care experience, utilization review knowledge, and case management expertise in hospital settings.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care coordination, documentation accuracy, and utilization management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform case management and utilization review functions
- Support Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) initiatives
- Review patient records for medical necessity and appropriate utilization of services
- Coordinate patient care planning and discharge processes
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Assist with regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts
- Support efficient patient throughput and resource utilization
- Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and workflow management
Requirements
- Active New York State RN License required
- Current BLS Certification required
- Minimum 1.5 years of recent acute care hospital experience required
- Experience in hospitals of similar or larger size/trauma level preferred
- MDS (Minimum Data Set) experience required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Preferred Experience
- Utilization Review
- Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
- Case Management
- Acute Care Hospital settings
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
Additional Qualifications
- Must have no history of professional license suspension or investigation
- Must not have been named in a professional liability claim
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of background check, drug screening, and health clearance required
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.