Travel Nurse RN - Care Manager
Vicksburg, MS
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,536/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,290/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Merit Health River Region Travel Care Manager RN
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8a-4:30p with rotating weekend shifts
Requirements: BLS, must have RECENT experience in both discharge planning and UR in hospital, 3+ years of Acute Hospital Case Management experience (preference for exp in travel); perm address +50mi from facility
Additional facility info: Cerner is our EHR, CM uses MorCare for documentation and CarePort for referral system. Facility is looking for a hospital Case Management experience of at least 3 years. Not a charge nurse, not a staff nurse, not an outpatient home health or hospice case manager. Candidates have to be able to hit the ground running as an acute, hospital case manager on day 2. That means knowing all the things about discharge planning to send a patient to home health, SNF. LTAC, IRF. How to do utilization review for medical necessity using MCG criteria. Know the rules of how to provide patient choice letters and IMMs as required by the Conditions of Participation and how it is documented.
Employer
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS
About Vicksburg, MS
As a travel nurse in Vicksburg, MS here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Vicksburg is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows average around 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Vicksburg, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's tourism industry and the presence of travel nurses.
- Vicksburg is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Vicksburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Vicksburg offers a variety of activities including exploring Civil War battlegrounds, visiting antebellum homes, dining at enticing restaurants, and experiencing multiple museums showcasing the city's rich history and life on the Mississippi River.
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