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Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Serve as an Outpatient/Inpatient Nurse Case Manager focusing on specialty clinics requiring case management attention.
Facilitate care transitions from admission through discharge, ensuring continuity of care and alignment of services.
Act as a resource for nursing, physicians, and ancillary departments on transitional and regulatory issues.
Work with culturally diverse patient populations facing barriers such as illiteracy, welfare dependency, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess care plans, monitor progress, and recommend safe and efficient hospitalizations.
Evaluate patients in the Emergency Department for medical necessity and care coordination needs, including admission status determination and outpatient discharge planning.
Coordinate care for patients with abuse, chronic pain, and frequent utilization issues.
Interact with patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, including those with mental health challenges.

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Minimum 3 years of case management experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Knowledge and experience with contract health processes
Experience with utilization review and utilization management processes

Fingerprinting must be submitted and cleared prior to start
Hospital rental property is very limited; shared contractor housing only (no pets or family allowed)
Orientation occurs every 2 weeks
COVID and flu vaccination exemptions may be accepted after submission of a declination form
Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start
Required certifications may include ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, NRP, ATT (verify specific requirements during onboarding)

Located in a culturally rich area serving Native American tribes including Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute
Diverse community with Anglo, Hispanic, and African American populations
The healthcare facility serves a large rural area with a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and surgical specialties

This position does not require an Arizona state nursing license.

Facility

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Cost of Living

Tuba City's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
However, wages may be lower to match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Tuba City experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 18°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited in Tuba City, but furnished housing options can be found with some effort.

Transportation

Demographics

Tuba City has a diverse population with a significant Native American demographic.
Common health issues may include diabetes and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services in the area.

Things to Do

Tuba City offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nearby national parks.
The local dining scene features a mix of traditional and modern cuisine.
Cultural events and art exhibits showcase the rich Native American heritage of the area.

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