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About the role

Confidential Client is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for Outpatient Case Management to provide coordinated, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting in Los Angeles, CA. This is a contract, full-time opportunity focused on assessment, care planning, care coordination, patient education, and outcomes monitoring for a diverse patient population.

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Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized outpatient care plans.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams (providers, social work, rehab, behavioral health, specialty services).
• Manage referrals, follow-up appointments, and community resources to support patient needs.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management, medications, and self-care.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, track progress, and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the medical record and ensure compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and case reviews.
• Provide telephone triage and patient outreach as required.

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Minimum qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation preferred).
• Demonstrated clinical experience appropriate to the assigned grade/level (see notes below for experience-to-grade guidance).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (per federal requirement for direct patient care roles).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary teams.

Grade/level guidance (summary):

• Entry-level RN (Nurse I, Level I): ADN or Diploma in Nursing.
• Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience, or BSN with no additional experience.
• Nurse I, Level III and Nurse II/III: BSN/MSN/Doctoral degrees and progressive professional experience as described in qualification standards.

Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception:

• Candidates meeting education requirements but lacking licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing RN licensure per applicable policy.

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Preferred qualifications

• BSN preferred where noted for higher-level roles.
• Prior outpatient case management, care coordination, or case manager experience.
• Experience with electronic health records and documentation best practices.
• Strong communication, triage, and patient-education skills.

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Physical & work requirements

• Heavy lifting and carrying (45 lbs and over) may be required.
• Frequent standing and walking; may be up to 8 hours.
• Repeated bending, reaching above shoulder level, use of both hands and fingers.
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
• Hearing aid permitted.

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Compensation & employment type

• Salary range (provided by the confidential client): $111,502 - $190,737 per year.
• Employment type: Contract; Full time.

(Displayed salary range complies with California pay-transparency requirements for jobs listed in California.)

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Location

• Los Angeles, CA (onsite/outpatient setting)

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Important notes

• Candidates with foreign nursing education may require a formal degree equivalency evaluation (e.g., ICD) and must meet licensure requirements.
• Final grade/level placement will follow the Confidential Client’s qualification standards and may vary based on education and verified experience.
• This posting follows all applicable U.S. hiring laws. Applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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