Job Description

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management - $3,164 per week at Kern Medical - 1700 Mount Vernon Ave. summary:

The Travel Nurse RN - Case Management is responsible for utilization review and discharge planning in an acute care setting. This role involves evaluating medical records, coordinating with healthcare teams, and ensuring efficient hospital resource usage. Candidates must possess a valid RN license in California, with experience in acute care nursing and utilization review.

Certification Details

• BLS

Job Details

• Utilization Review Nurse II represents the fully experienced level in utilization review and discharge planning activities.
• Obtains and evaluates medical records for in-patient admissions to determine if required documentation is present.
• Conducts on-going reviews and discusses care changes with attending physicians and others.
• Formulates and documents discharge plans.
• Provides on-going consultation and coordination with multiple services within the hospital to ensure efficient use of hospital resources.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Two (2) years of experience or its equivalent as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital, at least one (1) of which was on a medical/surgical ward or unit.
• One (1) year of utilization review/discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital or as a Case Manager in an alternate medical setting such as a clinic or physician’s office performing utilization review or discharge planning.

Additional Details

• Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates competency based on unit specific requirements as a condition of employment.
• Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Appointees not possessing the BLS card must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within 60 days of employment.

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Case Management, Utilization Review, Acute Care, Discharge Planning, Registered Nurse, Healthcare, BLS Certification, Patient Care, Medical Records

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