Rn Case Manager - Travel Contract

A Facility in Walnut Creek, CA is looking for a Travel RN Case Manager for a 13 week contract. The role will be days only, either 8-4:30.  1.5 years of experience is needed and RN must have current and active CA license and BLS. Role is patient advocate of appropriate utilization of resources. Case Manager applies the process of assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of care to meet the patient’s health care needs through hospitalization and transition back to the community and does this in coordination with the interdisciplinary health team. The RN Case Manager is expected to function within the full scope of the nursing practice with specialized focus on care coordination, compliance, transition management, education, and utilization management.

Skills needed:

• Working knowledge of common diagnoses and procedures and the impact it has on patients and their families.  
• Knowledge of cultural and spiritual values and the impact on making healthcare decisions
• Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medical guidelines
• Strong knowledge of geriatrics and the impact to health and function in the aged as well as a working knowledge of chronic/progressive disease states such as CHF, COPD, Diabetes and End Stage Renal Disease, etc.
• Clear understanding of the role of the inpatient Social Worker and Palliative Care Resources.

Please apply with your resume and email me at bbridges@ramhcg.com. I'm looking forward to talking to you about this great paying role!