Local Contract Nurse Senior RN - Case Management
Lodi, CA
Hanker Systems Inc
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Case Manager – Lodi, CA

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel RN Case Manager for a 13-week assignment at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, California. The Case Manager RN will coordinate patient care plans, discharge planning, utilization review, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate will have recent acute care case management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, social services, and ancillary departments in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Assignment Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Case Management
• Location: Lodi, California
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: 4x10-Hour Day Shifts
• Shift Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
• Weekend Requirement: Variable weekends as needed
• Call Requirement: None

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care plans throughout hospitalization
• Perform utilization review and ensure appropriate level of care
• Facilitate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Assess patient needs related to post-acute services, equipment, and community resources
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, payer requirements, and regulatory standards
• Advocate for patients and families to support safe, timely discharges
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case review discussions

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 1 year of Acute Care Case Management experience REQUIRED
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Strong acute care hospital experience
• Excellent communication, care coordination, and critical thinking skills
• Acute care hospital setting

Preferred Experience

• Recent hospital-based case management experience
• Experience with discharge planning and utilization review
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary care coordination