Case Management RN
Tacoma, WA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN - Case Mgmt

Role: Acute Rehabilitation Case Manager Employment Type: Travel Location: Tacoma, Washington Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Openings: 1

Overview

• Open to seasoned case managers with adult acute hospital experience.
• Inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital with 60 beds, dedicated to treating individuals recovering from severe injury or illness.
• Freestanding acute rehabilitation hospital.

Schedule

• Shift: 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40
• Weekend Hours: 0
• Call Requirements: 0
• Float Requirements: 0

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Case Management experience (2 years), with experience within the last year.
• Experience with utilization review (InterQual), with the ability to support team and family conferences for acute rehabilitation. Training to the IRF team conference requirement is provided.
• Must have communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Good organizational skills, time management skills, and analytical ability to interpret information and carry out duties independently.
• Cooperative, with a desire to be a team player.
• Recognizes and observes confidentiality principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in case management of any type. Examples include Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM), Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) certification, American Case Management Association (ACM) certification, or ANCC Board Certification in case management (e.g., RN-BC).
• Certification in case management or rehabilitation nursing.
• Additional languages besides English.
• Forward planning skills. Average length of stay is about 12 days.
• Ability to work with nursing, therapy, physicians, and families.
• Ability to communicate clearly, including during challenging discussions with families and patients about difficult insurance and health care realities.

Patient Population and Unit

• Unit: Acute Freestanding Rehab Hospital
• Beds: 60
• Patient Ratio: 1:15 (+/-)
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke is most common, along with multiple medical debilitation and post-surgical patients.
• Patients must be able to participate in acute rehab criteria (IRF level of care).

Personality Fit

• Communicative and able to work well with a diverse team of professionals.
• Balances patient care advocacy with stewardship of resources.

First Day

• Attire: Business casual or hospital professional. Scrub color is not applicable.
• Report Time: 8:00 AM
• Parking is in the parking lot, with front rows reserved for patients.