RN Case Manager
Sacramento, California
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Care Coordination (Case Management)

Location

• Sacramento, California

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced RN for a travel contract in Care Coordination (Case Management) at an acute care hospital. The role involves discharge planning, utilization review, and managing complex socially-impacted discharges including placements for under- or uninsured patients.

Work Schedule

• 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
• Minimal time off requests preferred
• Option for 12-hour night shifts available only for candidates with Emergency Department background and willingness to work nights
• No overtime
• Every other weekend schedule
• Must be able to float to all adult hospital areas except women’s health if no experience in that area

Patient Assignment Ratio

• Approximately 1:20 patients

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• BLS certification
• Minimum 3 years hospital experience, including acute level care coordination
• Prior acute care experience within CA Dignity/CommonSpirit system required
• Proficiency with Midas, InterCall, Cerner, Curaspan, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with discharge planning and utilization review
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medi-Cal guidelines, placement agencies, and strategies for discharging patients with limited resources

Orientation & Training

• 4 days webinar on charting
• 2 days preceptor-led orientation

Work Environment & Expectations

• Business casual conservative dress code (no open-toed shoes or lab coats)
• Minimal to no perfume; clean, professional appearance required
• Must be adaptable, fast learner, flexible, and able to start quickly
• Excellent attendance required
• Must take scheduled lunches and breaks

Additional Notes

• Located in an underserved area with complex discharge needs such as room and board placements and conservatorship cases
• Must provide 2 supervisory references (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)
• Candidates cannot have been employed by the associated hospital system within the past year (full-time, part-time, or PRN), but PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable