Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager, Utilization Review
Chico, CA
AMN Healthcare Revenue Cycle
3x12 hrs

Job Description & Requirements
RN Care Coordinator
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $1800.00 - $2700.00

POSITION SUMMARY – RN Care Coordinator

POSITION DUTIES – Coordinates the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to facilitate the provision of care which includes the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation principles of the nursing process. Promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current clinical knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Evaluates and analyzes quality/utilization cases, admission/discharge criteria, observation/1-day stays, readmits in 30 days, Medicare and diagnosis related criteria.  Participates in outlier review on an ongoing basis. May be assigned to the Emergency Department. In collaboration with the patient/family, multidisciplinary team including physicians and payors ensure the patient’s progress along with emergency episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner for assigned case load. Advocates for the patient and family throughout the entire episode of care. Maintains availability to the patient/family as a resource to facilitate communication among providers and to monitor services rendered. Remains involved until the patient is discharged or appropriately transferred to the acute care setting or an alternate level of care. Initiate appropriate clinical pathways based on admission diagnosis and to serve as a resource person for utilization management purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS –

• CA RN license
• Active CPR / BLS
• 1+ year of recent Case Management experience in an acute care hospital setting

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT – 13 weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK – 8am-4:30pm, weekends and weekdays

SYSTEMS – Epic

START DATE – ASAP

Facility Location
Soak up the natural beauty and small-town flavor of this charming Northern California community, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Take nature walks through its extensive parklands and preserves, visit its pioneer museum and enjoy the town's friendly ambiance and relaxing lifestyle.

Job Benefits
Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.