RN Case Manager
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for care coordination and care transitions planning throughout the acute care patient experience.
• Collaborates with physicians, utilization managers, medical social workers, and bedside RNs to ensure timely patient progression and appropriate level of care.
• Aims to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions by facilitating communication and resource coordination across the care continuum.
• Works with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, nursing management, quality and ancillary services, third-party payers, review agencies, claims and finance departments, medical directors, contracted providers, and community resources.
• If assigned to the Emergency Department, addresses complex clinical and social situations efficiently to avoid unnecessary admissions.

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (08:00 - 18:30)
• Rotating weekends
• No on-call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California (copy of professional license required)
• Minimum 2 years of case management experience, including experience within the last year
• Utilization management experience working with attending physicians supporting level of care protocols
• Utilization review experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Additional miscellaneous certifications as required by position specifics

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including social security trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and must be renewed annually (with exceptions).
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season. Religious and medical exemptions considered with proper documentation.
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter; negative TB test or chest x-ray required.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and annually (with exceptions).

Documentation and Verification

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical and allied positions within 3 years of hire.
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and others.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must comply with all state and facility-specific regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Some certifications and competencies may be position-dependent; verify with recruiter or manager as needed.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment focusing on patient care coordination and transitions, requiring strong collaboration and case management skills.