Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN Care Manager for an acute care hospital case management position requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Works in a hospital-based Care Management department covering Cardiology, Nephrology, Trauma Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, GI Surgery, Urology, Transplant, and ICU/Stepdown units
• Manages a caseload of acutely ill patients with complex and varying medical needs across units of 20–25 beds
• Responsibilities span case management, utilization review, and discharge planning
• Uses Epic EMR for assessments and care plan documentation
• Day shift, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• No on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact license recognized in NC
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Experience as a case manager, care manager, or discharge planner in a hospital setting
• Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited school of nursing (BSN or MSN preferred)
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Epic EMR experience
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized care plans in Epic per departmental guidelines
• Participates in daily Care Management Touchpoint meetings and weekly Complex Care Meetings (CCM) to review patient progression and problem-solve complex cases
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team including Social Workers, Utilization Managers, and Care Management Assistants to address discharge barriers and psychosocial concerns
• Coordinates family meetings, community resource referrals, and post-acute care transitions
• Monitors observation patients throughout the day to ensure appropriate progression of care and discharge readiness
• Experience in educational or academic teaching hospital environments is a plus
• Background check and drug screen are required prior to start; candidates should be prepared to report for drug screening promptly upon commitment