RN - Case Manager - Travel - Bronx, NY - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-11

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bronx
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Case Manager RN in Bronx, New York, 10457 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Case Management (Utilization Review) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Days Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 hours per week Experience: Minimum 1 year of inpatient case management experience License: Required Certifications: BLS, PRI (Patient Review Instrument) Certification, SCREEN Training Certification Must-Have: - Prior critical care experience preferred - Some knowledge of CarePort, MCG, and/or InterQual preferred - Utilization Review experience preferred - Ability to handle at least 20 patients Job Description: - Expected to have knowledge of discharge planning and making referrals. - Will work on a Medical-Surgical or Telemetry unit, splitting the floor with a Social Worker. - Must function independently and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and patients for discharge planning. - Expected to round on the unit with physicians/team. - Positive attitude, critical thinking, and good time management skills are essential. - Utilization Review is a separate department; they handle insurance approvals and arrange transportation. - Caseload typically consists of 17-25 patients; on pilot floors, 12-17 patients. - Involves discharge to home, community, or skilled nursing facilities (SNF). - Tasks include obtaining housing, preparing shelter packets for homelessness, handling hemodialysis packets, and making KCI referrals for wound vacs. - A binder is provided as a resource. - Primarily covers inpatient areas. - Scheduling follows a Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM shift (7.5-hour shifts with a 1-hour lunch). - Occasionally may require weekend or holiday work with manager approval; caseloads differ on weekends. - Dress code is business casual or scrubs (any color except Royal Blue or Maroon; neutral colors preferred); lab coat provided. - Department-specific orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation for EMR training and 1-2 weeks with a preceptor. 26165550EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam TNCC 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.

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