Acute Care Case Management RN
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 5x8 hours (8:00 to 16:30) Hours: 40 per week

Role Overview

• Assess, evaluate, and drive the discharge plan.
• Coordinate services to the patient's appropriate level of care.
• Ensure the treatment plan is initiated, evaluated, and re-evaluated daily.
• Follow patient progress daily and monitor length of stay.
• Identify barriers to discharge.
• Follow Medicare regulatory guidelines regarding patient choice, IMM notices, and MOONS.

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Weekends: None
• Call: None
• Floating: Within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• Time off requests: Maximum 7 days. Discuss requests during interview. The manager has asked for no time off during September.
• Holidays: Travelers must work holidays as follows:

  • 1 major holiday in the assignment: work it
  • 2 major holidays: work both
  • 3 major holidays: work two
  • Major holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Orientation: Non-billable orientation hours equal the contract length (for example, 8 hours for an 8-week assignment).
• Locals: Accepted.
• Clinical screen: Clinical reviews the candidate for fit. If they pass, the manager makes the final decision. Screens are handled case by case.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Case Management experience of 3 years, with case management experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• The unit does not accept first-time travelers.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted; RQI accepted). Required per unit description.
  • BLS issued by AHA, ARC, or RQI. Required per unit description.
  • PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; RQI accepted). Required per unit description.
  • NRP (AHA AAP Advanced; RQI accepted). Required per unit description.
  • NIH Stroke Certification (any accredited vendor). Required per unit description.
  • Expiring certifications: certificates of completion are not accepted.
• Licensure: State license verification within 30 days before start, if applicable. Annual NURSYS verification (RN) within 30 days before start.
• Competency exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: required by the staffing agency only, not the client. Waived for acute care inpatient case managers.
  • Color Blind Testing Online: required for all candidates.
  • Competency Exam: required by the staffing agency only, not the client.

Background, Identification, and Documentation

• Background check: Must be completed within 30 days of start and cannot start pending. Includes county, national sex offender, nationwide criminal, and FACIS 3 searches, plus education verification. Updated annually.
• Education verification: Verification of the related degree noted on the application. Can be pending at start, with proof it is running and due within 30 days. Official transcripts/diploma or a verified tech cert/license may be used if education cannot be verified.
• Photo ID: Driver's license or state ID required.
• References: 2 clinical references.
• Work history: Verification of most recent employer. Can be pending at start with proof it is running, due within 30 days.
• Skills checklist: Completed within 12 months, updated annually.

Health and Compliance

• Physical exam: Physical statement required within 12 months of start. No annual renewal.
• TB screening: PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT within 12 months of start. No annual renewal. A past positive requires proof of positive test, negative chest X-ray within 6 months of start, and a TB questionnaire. Candidates may start with TB testing pending if a TB questionnaire is on file.
• TB questionnaire: Required for all candidates, updated annually.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella: Two MMR and two varicella vaccines, or positive titers. Low or equivocal titers can be covered by a 2-dose lifetime record or 2 boosters after titer. The second booster may be completed after start if not yet eligible, approximately 28 days after the first. Cannot be completed on site.
• Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or signed declination.
• Tdap: Highly recommended (one dose within 10 years) but not required for clearance.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start, with specified panels. Instant screens are acceptable. Cannot start with results pending.
• Flu vaccine: Vaccine or declination required. Strongly encouraged during flu season (11/1 to 3/31). Vaccines are available on site at Employee Health starting September 1.
• Facility documents: Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement (must sign before start). Dress and Professional Appearance Policy (review required).
• COVID-related: Full compliance is required to start on time. Incomplete compliance delays the start by 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.