Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Morristown, NJ
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days

Location: Morristown, NJ
Department: Case Management / Managed Care
Shift: Days – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to coordinate and manage patient care throughout the acute inpatient hospitalization process. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inpatient case management, discharge planning, utilization management, and transitioning patients to appropriate post-acute care facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care throughout the acute care hospitalization.

• Manage all aspects of the discharge planning and patient transition process.

• Coordinate discharge placements, including rehabilitation and subacute facilities.

• Perform utilization management and quality screenings.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Assess patient needs and develop appropriate discharge plans.

• Ensure timely and effective transitions of care.

• Support quality patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required.

• Active RN license required.

• Minimum of 2 years of acute inpatient hospital discharge planning experience.

• Previous inpatient case management experience required.

• Hospital experience with discharge planning and rehabilitation facility placements.

• Experience working with subacute patients required.

• Case Management / Managed Care experience preferred.

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Weekend Rotation: Every 4th or 5th weekend.

• Holiday Requirement: One summer holiday and one winter holiday.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient hospital discharge planning experience.

Important: Inpatient Case Management experience is mandatory.