Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care Case Management
Roseville, CA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Required:
EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience.

M-F/no weekends/no call


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

A broad knowledge base of health care delivery and case management within a managed care environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of Utilization Review, levels of care, and observation status.
Awareness of healthcare reimbursement systems: HMO, PPO, PPS, CMS, value-based reimbursement models, and alternative payment systems preferred.
Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and professional standards affecting case management practice in an integrated delivery system: including but not limited to: CMS, Title 22, CHA Consent Manual, CDPH and TJC.
A broad knowledge base of post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance requirements.
General understanding of coding and DRG assignment process preferred.
Must be able to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and patients and their families.
Demonstrates commitment to service excellence in all patients, family and employee interactions and in performing all job responsibilities.
Functions in a manner to promote quality patient care and assure a positive patient experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
Must have excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Intermediate computer and technology skills.
Ability to promote teamwork and to effectively function in teams.
Ability to interact effectively with key internal and external constituents using collaboration, and customer service skills that promote excellence in the patient experience.