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Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Travel/Contract)

Location: Reidsville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Case management and utilization review responsibilities including discharge planning, needs assessment, ordering durable medical equipment (DME), and care planning.
Experience with regulatory requirements, specifically CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Minimum 2 years of case management experience, with case management experience within the last year.
Completion of at least one travel assignment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in discharge planning.
Experience in ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Medical-Surgical (Med Surg), PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), Step-Down Unit, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Intermediate Care settings.
Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Certifications & Licenses

Pass/Fail EKG competency exam required for all RNs.
Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification) — verify with unit leadership.
Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start.
NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start.

Skills & Competencies

Strong case management skills including discharge planning and care coordination.
Ability to comply with strict scheduling policies (zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences).

Compliance & Background Requirements

Government-issued photo ID and Social Security card required for badge issuance.
Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, including aliases, criminal, sex offender, federal court, and education verification.
Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was obtained outside the U.S.
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
Immunizations and health documents required:
- Adult Tdap vaccine proof
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B titer or declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually.

Documentation & Verification

Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required.
Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third-party vendor.
Two supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months).
Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.

Facility & Onboarding Requirements

Completion of facility-specific documents including health history form, dress code review, floating policy, and contractor equipment acknowledgment.
Completion of EPIC test with passing score prior to clearance (2 attempts allowed, additional attempts require manager approval).
Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required.
Workday login and onboarding tasks must be completed before arrival.

Additional Notes

Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and aware of the zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
Candidates must be aware of the mandatory Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs.
Fingerprinting requirements apply only to certain positions (e.g., home health, long-term care) and must be completed in North Carolina if applicable.
No first-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience is required.

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