RN Case Manager
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Crescent City, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Coordinate utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals, and care facilitation.
• Manage acute patient populations across the care continuum to provide coordinated and integrated care aimed at preventing unnecessary admissions or readmissions.
• Provide discharge planning coordination and intervention for high-risk patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Promote patient wellness, improve care outcomes, ensure efficient utilization of health services, and minimize denials of payment among patients with complex health needs.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours/week).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Acute Care Case Management, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – verify if required by position.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – verify if required by position.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) – verify if required by position.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – verify if required by position.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – typically for Labor & Delivery roles; verify if required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – verify if required by position.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – required as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – may be required for some telemetry units; verify applicability.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – ICU and Med/Surg/Telemetry RNs at certain locations may be required to take an onsite EKG exam after start.

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List searches as applicable.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical candidates.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD; annual renewal required.
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam required).
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually (exceptions apply).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies including Standards of Business Conduct, Vendor Training, Code of Conduct, Overpayment Refund Policy, and General Regulatory Orientation prior to start.
• Complete facility-specific attestations such as Conditional Offer of Employment and Religious Accommodation forms if applicable.
• Complete Epic Questionnaire (RN only) for candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward.
• Review parking and dress code policies prior to start.

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic care coordination role focused on improving patient outcomes and managing complex cases within a structured weekday schedule.