RN Home Health Case Manager
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health SeniorCare PACE 444 North 3rd Street

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Summary

• Must have Home Health Case Manager experience.
• Responsible for overall patient management including direct care with a designated visit productivity standard.
• Plans, organizes, and directs patient care services for assigned caseload in compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary team to implement patient care plans, manage visit utilization, and control expenses.
• May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and provide clinical consultation related to expertise.

Shift Details

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Case Management experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including social security trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report (required for this position).
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and other sanction lists.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to California law).
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps on employment application; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• Additional certifications may be required based on position specifics (e.g., ACLS, PALS) but verify with recruiter.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (MD note or approved form acceptable).
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination with mask-wearing requirement.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months, excluding marijuana.

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Candidate must review and sign facility-required documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • TB screening questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider)
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions; approvals handled on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Notes

• Motor vehicle insurance required and must be effective for the duration of the assignment due to driving responsibilities.
• ICU and telemetry RNs at certain locations may be required to take EKG competency exams onsite after start.
• Pending background check attestations are generally not accepted; conditional clearances require facility approval.
• Color blindness must be documented by a licensed healthcare provider if applicable.
• Respiratory safety clearance required and must be renewed annually unless exempted by role.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with home health case management expertise seeking a travel contract in California with a structured day shift and comprehensive compliance requirements.