Case Manager RN
Mission Viejo, CA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: Acute Care Manager / Care Coordinator

Shift: Day shift, 5 × 8 hours

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients

Caseload: Up to 25 patients per day

Orientation: 40 hours

Travel Experience: Mandatory — first-time travelers are not accepted.

Charting System: Epic is a strict requirement.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required.

Dress Code: Turquoise scrubs or business casual.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute medical care management experience, including care coordination.
• Previous travel assignment experience required.
• California state license required; pending license may be accepted at submission but must be active by the start date.
• Epic documentation experience is mandatory.
• Ability to independently manage patient assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning.
• Experience with HMOs, IPAs, and complex discharge arrangements preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical and discharge planning needs.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop and participate in individualized treatment plans.
• Arrange durable medical equipment (DME), skilled nursing facility (SNF) placement, and ambulance transportation.
• Organize and participate in family meetings.
• Coordinate care for patients with mental health concerns, substance use disorders, homelessness, and other complex social needs.
• Apply knowledge of CMS requirements, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Support disability and workers' compensation case management when required.

Important distinction: This is a Care Management/Care Coordination position, not a Utilization Review role.

Schedule and Assignment Requirements

• Workweek: Five shifts per week, with operations running seven days a week.
• Days off: Variable and not guaranteed to be consecutive.
• Weekend coverage: Listed as not required separately, but the variable five-day schedule may include weekends. Confirm the actual rotation.
• Holiday commitment: Must work 3 of 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
• Requested time off (RTO): Maximum of 7 days preferred; disclose all requests at submission.
• Floating: Must be willing to float to the Laguna facility and potentially nearby sister facilities.
• Local candidates: Candidates within 50 miles may be accepted at a lower bill rate.