Travel RN - Case Management​/Utilization Review - Case Management

American Traveler is hiring a RN Case Manager for an acute Continuing Care Hospital, requiring an active IL RN license and 2 years of case management/discharge planning experience.

• Active IL RN license required (Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker license also accepted)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Healthcare setting experience preferred, including discharge planning and care coordination in an acute hospital setting
• Background in LTAC or Rehab preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of acute and post-acute levels of care and resources

• Acute care setting within a Case Management/Utilization Review department at a Continuing Care Hospital
• Covers Inpatient Physical Rehab and Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) populations
• Patient population includes complex LTAC cases (vents, airways, IV antibiotics, respiratory, wounds, chronic/acute illness) and Rehab cases (neuro, amputation, cardiac, trauma, medical/surgical complex)
• Caseload of approximately 13-25 patients per day
• Uses EPIC EMR
• MCG criteria used for utilization review, training provided if needed
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, day shift, 8-hour shifts
• No holiday coverage required
• Occasional flexible call availability for questions
• Team conferences held Monday through Friday for Rehab, with interdisciplinary rounding on LTAC (ICU Mondays, Med Surg Wednesdays)
• Responsible for developing and managing individualized care plans for assigned patients from admission through discharge
• Collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support patient progression through the continuum of care
• Manages length of stay and resource utilization in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Duties include interdisciplinary rounding, utilization review, insurance authorization, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, DME coordination, and post-discharge referrals
• Coordinates home health vs. outpatient referrals, transportation, and other discharge resources
• Assists with setting up ventilator facilities and coordinating pharmacy needs (including anticoagulants, IV antibiotics, and dialysis referrals) for discharge planning
• Facilitates family meetings and discussions regarding advanced directives and surrogacy
• Orientation includes facility and departmental training along with regulatory requirement review, with additional training provided for candidates without LTAC or Rehab experience
• Dress code is scrubs or business casual, no colors
• Local rate applies for clinicians residing within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for eligibility
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-764933

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