Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Hermiston, OR
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Case Manager RN to coordinate comprehensive patient care, facilitate safe hospital discharges, and manage transitions between healthcare settings.

The Case Manager will work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, social workers, insurance companies, and community service providers to ensure continuity of care and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

The ideal candidate should have previous acute care or home health clinical experience, strong discharge planning skills, and the ability to coordinate post-acute care services.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical, psychosocial, financial, environmental, and functional needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized patient care plans.
• Evaluate patients' healthcare needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Identify potential discharge barriers and develop solutions.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans accordingly.

Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

• Coordinate patient transitions from hospitals to home, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and other post-acute settings.
• Arrange referrals for home health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and community-based services.
• Coordinate with post-hospital care providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate safe and timely patient discharges.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.

Insurance & Resource Management

• Evaluate medical necessity for treatments, procedures, and hospital stays.
• Collaborate with insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations.
• Monitor length of stay and promote appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.
• Advocate for patients and families when accessing limited healthcare resources.
• Address financial, social, and logistical barriers affecting patient care.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, discharge instructions, and self-care.
• Explain available healthcare services and community support options.
• Guide families in making decisions regarding post-discharge care.
• Advocate for patient preferences and individual healthcare needs.

Documentation & Team Collaboration

• Maintain accurate case management records and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor quality metrics and patient outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with patients, families, healthcare teams, and community agencies.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine, social work, nursing, or a related medical occupation.
• BSN/MSN preferred.

License:

- Active Oregon RN License – Required.

Required Training:

• CRASE training.
• CRASE training is specifically required if the travel assignment extends beyond six months.

Experience:

• Previous clinical experience in an acute care or home health setting – Required.
• Experience assessing skilled care needs, medical equipment requirements, and healthcare resource needs.

Preferred Experience:

• Hospital Case Management.
• Discharge Planning.
• Post-Acute Care Coordination.
• Community Resource Coordination.

Additional Preferences:

• Bilingual candidates, especially English/Spanish speakers, preferred.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse patient populations.

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Day shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• 5 days per week.
• 40 guaranteed hours per week.
• Weekend availability required.
• Floating may be required to other departments where the candidate is qualified.

Important Details

• Contract Length: 91 weeks (approximately 21 months).
• Specialty: Case Management / Discharge Planning.
• License: Active Oregon RN license required.
• Experience: Acute care or home health clinical experience mandatory.
• Preferred: Previous Case Management or Discharge Planning experience.

Recruiter Notes – Candidate Screening

Prioritize candidates with:

1. Hospital Case Management RN experience.
2. Discharge planning and utilization review experience.
3. Experience coordinating SNF, rehab, and home health placements.
4. Insurance authorization and medical necessity review experience.
5. Active Oregon RN license.
6. Acute care or home health clinical background.

Important: This is not a bedside Med-Surg RN position. Target Case Management RNs, Discharge Planning RNs, and experienced RN Care Coordinators. Social workers may also qualify under the education description, but the active Oregon RN license is explicitly required, so confirm eligibility with the facility before submitting non-RN candidates.