Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Manager
Job Location: Fairfield, CA
Job Duration: 3+ Months (Possibilities of Extension)


Shift: Mon-Fri (40hrs Weekly)

Pay Range - $3000+/Weekly
 
Inpatient Case Manager
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (some weekend coverage, mostly Saturdays)
Location: Fairfield, CA
Duration: 13-week initial assignment (Possible Extensions)
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized care plans for hospital inpatients across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate daily with interdisciplinary teams and Social Services to prioritize patient needs and coordinate discharge planning.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes within financial and health plan resources.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff to support care coordination and transition of care.
• Facilitate referrals and access to community resources such as home health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Joint Commission, and Department of Health requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) and case management systems (MCG, MIDAS+, Cerner).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and case reviews to promote patient safety and performance excellence.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adherence to “The Client Way” values of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence in all interactions.

 
Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: BSN or MSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current California RN license (required).
• Certification: Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute clinical nursing experience; case management experience strongly preferred.

 
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare software systems (Cerner, MIDAS+, MCG).
• Strong data entry, documentation, and computer navigation skills.

 
Knowledge Areas:

• Medicare rules, medical necessity guidelines, quality assurance, and outcome determination.
• Acute, subacute, home, hospice, and rehabilitation care processes.
• Joint Commission, Patient Safety, and Department of Health standards.

 
Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable in fast-paced healthcare environments.
• Demonstrates empathy, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning.

 
Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer use throughout the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and lifting up to 35–40 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.