Acute Care RN Case Manager
San Leandro, California
San Leandro Hospital

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: San Leandro, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have 2 years minimum recent acute hospital experience in Clinical Case Management (CM) and discharge planning, specifically in an acute inpatient hospital setting.
• Experience limited to SNF, Rehab, or Hospice only is not acceptable.
• Must be willing to work weekend rotations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Clinical Case Manager with a heavy focus on discharge planning in an acute care hospital.
• Acute inpatient case management experience required.
• Current RN license for California.
• BLS certification (AHA only).
• Experience with InterQual, EPIC, and Allscripts/Careport systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience preferred.
• Utilization Review experience is a plus.
• ACM or CCM Certification is a plus.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Certifications & Documents

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (preferred)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, EFM, MAB, NIH Stroke, CPI may be relevant depending on unit but not explicitly required for this role.
• Current, unencumbered California RN license verification (NURSYS verification within 15 days prior to start).
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 90 days prior to start.
• Education verification of highest level completed.
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP or APRN.
• Fit mask test within 90 days of start (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B positive titer or declination
  • Varicella proof of vaccination or positive titer
• Drug testing: Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start (rapid tests not accepted).
• Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport) with clear, color photo.
• Employment history verification for past 3 years and current resume including last 7 years of employment.
• References per agency requirements.
• Completion of facility-specific competencies and orientation modules on first day of work.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by November 6; masking required during flu season regardless of vaccination status.
• Color blind exam within 90 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to work weekends.
• Acute inpatient case management experience is critical; candidates with only SNF, Rehab, or Hospice experience will not be considered.
• Utilization Review and case management certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with a strong background in acute inpatient case management and discharge planning, looking for a travel contract opportunity in California.