RN Case Manager
Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - Care Coordination/Case Management

Location: Carmichael, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Care Coordinator for a travel contract role. The candidate will be responsible for both discharge planning and utilization management within a hospital setting.

Requirements

• Specialty: Care Coordination/Case Management
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty and hospital experience (higher value confirmed)
• Certifications: Active BLS certification and California nursing license
• Skills:

  • Experience with discharge planning and utilization management required
  • Interqual experience highly preferred (training provided if needed)
  • Ability to handle all payers including uninsured and homeless populations
  • Strong collaboration, teamwork, effective communication, and ability to reprioritize tasks throughout the day
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Additional:

  • Must have prior experience working within CA Dignity Health system (required for consideration)
  • Candidates cannot have been employed by CommonSpirit-associated facilities within the past year (exceptions for PRN through outside firms)
  • Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)

Work Details

• Unit: Case Management/Care Coordination
• Patient Load: 15-20 patients/consults per day
• Shift: Typically 8 AM to 5 PM, varies by department
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (at least one full weekend per month)
• Holidays: Not required but may work if willing
• Uniform: Business casual attire
• Hospital Coverage: All hospital areas except outpatient and home care
• Orientation: 5 days new employee care coordination orientation; unit orientation varies
• Support: Hospitalist and intensivist on-site; respiratory therapy 24/7; pharmacy not 24/7

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments
• Perform discharge planning and utilization review
• Use Interqual criteria and Cerner EMR system
• Manage cases involving diverse payer sources and social situations
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Float as needed within the department

This role offers a structured environment with a focus on both utilization review and discharge planning, ideal for nurses with solid case management experience looking for a travel contract in California.