Acute Rehab Case Management RN
Tacoma, WA
LifePoint
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Case Management (Travel)

Location

• Tacoma, Washington

Position Overview

• Acute Rehabilitation Case Manager role in a 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital.
• Focus on treatment and recovery of patients with severe injury or illness.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• 40 hours per week, no weekend or on-call requirements.
• Position is travel contract for approximately 12 weeks.

Unit and Patient Population

• Acute freestanding rehabilitation hospital.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:15.
• Common diagnoses include stroke, post-surgical cases, and multiple medical debilitation conditions.
• Patients meet criteria for inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) level of care.
• Average length of stay around 12 days.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of case management experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience with utilization review, including InterQual criteria.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding and adherence to confidentiality principles.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with utilization review and supporting team and family conferences in acute rehabilitation.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and families.
• Professional communication skills, especially in challenging discussions regarding patient care and insurance realities.
• Forward planning skills related to length of stay and resource management.

Work Environment

• Business casual or hospital professional attire.
• Parking available in front rows reserved for patients.
• Reporting time: 8:00 AM.

This role is ideal for an experienced RN with case management expertise seeking a travel opportunity in an acute rehabilitation setting.