Job ID: 887889
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,490.39
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Case Management (Hospital)
LocationRoseville, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | No weekends, no on-call
Key Responsibilities- Provide acute inpatient case management services within a managed care environment, coordinating care across the continuum for patients and families
- Conduct utilization review, assess levels of care, and manage observation status determinations in accordance with applicable regulations
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, payers, and ancillary partners to facilitate appropriate and timely patient care transitions
- Apply working knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems (HMO, PPO, PPS, CMS) and regulatory standards including Title 22, CDPH, and TJC
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes and a positive patient experience
- Manage a high-volume caseload with rapidly changing priorities while maintaining organized and efficient work processes
Required Qualifications- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required; license must be verifiable via Nursys (uploaded within the last 2 weeks)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- Acute inpatient Case Management experience in California is required - outpatient, home health, or health plan case management experience does not meet this requirement
- Comprehensive knowledge of utilization review, levels of care, and observation status
- Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing case management practice, including CMS, Title 22, CDPH, and TJC standards
- Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the travel rate; local candidates are accepted at the local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills- Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement models including value-based reimbursement and alternative payment systems
- General understanding of coding and DRG assignment processes
- Experience working within an integrated delivery system with broad knowledge of post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance
- Strong negotiation skills and experience interacting with payers and external constituents
Why Join Us- Predictable Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements, supporting a consistent work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment applying specialized case management expertise across a managed care setting