Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager - $2,736 per week in Burbank, CA

Job Title: Case Manager Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Case Management Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in acute medical care management, including care coordination and discharge planning. License: CA state license required. Pending license accepted but must be licensed upon start. Certifications: Not specified. Must-Have: - Experience with HMOs, IPAs, and assessing patients. - Proven track record in care coordination and discharge planning. - Knowledge of computerized documentation. Description: The position is for a Case Manager specializing in care coordination and discharge planning. The work involves managing a varied caseload of patients, with a daily patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:25. Requirements include familiarity with acute medical care management protocols. Candidates should possess the ability to determine medical necessity based on evidence-based guidelines. Travelers may be expected to float between facilities. Special attention is given to effectively managing patient care and meeting discharge planning needs. Work involves interaction with various healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. A commitment to working some weekends is expected, attending to department needs. Submissions must include references that confirm relevant experience.