RN Case Manager
Burbank, CA
Bestica
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

3504806


Position Details

• Profession: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Case Manager
• Location: Burbank, CA
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Days, 5x8
• Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Documentation: Epic required
• Patient Population: Adults & geriatrics
• Caseload: Up to 25 patients

Your Role

As a Case Manager, you will provide comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning for acute-care patients. You will assess patient needs, coordinate services, support safe transitions of care, and ensure appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and care coordination.
• Develop and manage individualized plans of care.
• Perform discharge planning and coordinate safe transitions of care.
• Determine medical necessity using evidence-based guidelines.
• Coordinate DME and other post-acute services based on patient needs.
• Support disease management and utilization review activities.
• Work with HMOs, IPAs, and other healthcare partners.
• Review admission criteria and support appropriate level-of-care decisions.
• Maintain accurate computerized documentation in Epic.
• Apply CMS, HIPAA, DRG, CPT, and Department of Health requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications / Required

• 2+ years of acute medical Care Manager experience performing care coordination and discharge planning.
• RN experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Epic experience required.
• Experience with case management/utilization review.
• Strong care coordination and discharge planning experience.
• Experience assessing patient needs and determining appropriate services.
• Knowledge of medical necessity and evidence-based guidelines.
• Experience with ICU, Med-Surg, SDU/PCU/IMC/Observation populations preferred.
• California RN license required; pending license may be considered but must be active by start date.
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers may be screened.
• Every other weekend requirement, with a weekday off when working the weekend.
• Up to 7 days of RTO allowed.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced acute-care Case Manager with strong care coordination and discharge planning skills.
• Comfortable managing a caseload of up to 25 patients.
• Experienced with Epic and computerized clinical documentation.
• Knowledgeable in utilization review, medical necessity, regulatory requirements, and post-acute planning.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.