Acute Care RN Case Manager
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Travel/Contract

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Full-time day shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Every other weekend schedule
• Focus on inpatient acute case management within an acute care hospital setting
• Responsible for care coordination and care transitions planning throughout the acute care patient experience
• Collaborates with physicians, utilization managers, social workers, bedside nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely patient progression and appropriate level of care
• Aims to prevent unnecessary admissions and readmissions by managing complex clinical and social situations efficiently

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments including medical, psychosocial, and financial information
• Lead healthcare team in developing cost-effective care coordination plans
• Oversee case management assistants for post-acute care service preferences
• Perform utilization management by reviewing medical records to confirm level of care (LOC) requirements and expedite transitions
• Monitor length of stay and collaborate with financial counselors on inpatient stay denials
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Important Message delivery timelines
• Participate in patient rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings for timely transitions
• Develop and communicate transition plans involving patients, families, payers, and community resources
• Screen for 30-day readmissions and identify barriers to care progression
• Address social determinants of health and complex psychosocial issues with appropriate referrals
• Maintain documentation in electronic health records (EHR) and comply with regulatory requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, Conditions of Participation)
• Actively participate in department operations, process improvements, and effective communication

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 5 years of case management experience, including acute hospital case management
• Case management experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days or 2-step PPD testing with annual renewal
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Fit mask test within 1 year, with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests requiring PAPR training
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days, verified employment history

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, CCRN, TNCC, NRP, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications as applicable may be required based on position specifics (verify with recruiter)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams may be required depending on unit assignment
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start (may not be required for case managers)

Facility-Specific Documents and Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreements, HIPAA agreement, and orientation booklet with post-test
• Complete facility-required attestations such as conditional offer of employment and religious accommodation forms if applicable
• Complete vendor training and code of conduct documents for the contract year prior to start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• This role requires strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills to manage complex patient care transitions in an acute care hospital environment
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all regulatory, immunization, and background screening requirements prior to start

This summary is intended for healthcare recruiters and professionals considering this travel contract RN Case Manager position in California.