RN Case Manager (ED/CCU)
The RN Case Manager (ED/CCU) collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams in the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit to develop discharge plans and arrange post-acute care services. This role ensures patient care meets admission criteria and appropriate levels of care, with tiered levels reflecting increasing experience and responsibilities. The position is full-time, night shift, and requires a California RN license and BLS certification, with preferred skills including case management software and bilingual abilities.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an RN Case Manager (ED/CCU) to support discharge planning and utilization review in the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit. This role is open at three tiers (I, II, III); placement depends on experience and qualifications. The position works closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary clinical teams to create safe, timely discharge plans and arrange appropriate post-acute care.
Key responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments related to admission criteria, continued stay and level-of-care decisions in ED and CCU settings
- Develop, document and communicate discharge plans, coordinating post-acute services and community resources
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, rehab and case management teams to expedite safe transitions of care
- Use InterQual (when applicable) and clinical criteria to support utilization review and appropriate placement
- Document case findings and actions in the electronic health record (Allscripts/Meditech or equivalent)
- Escalate complex cases, barriers to discharge, or utilization questions to senior case management or leadership
- Meet productivity and documentation standards for the utilization review/case management department
Compensation & Hours
- Hourly range (visible posting): $54.08 - $81.59 per hour (may vary by assigned tier, experience, and qualifications).
- Note: pay placement is determined by tier, related experience, and internal comparisons.
- Type: Full-time
- Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts), Scheduled time 19:00–07:30
Who We’re Looking For — Tier Summary
Placement is determined during hiring; apply if you meet the minimum requirements for any tier.
Tier I — RN Case Manager I (entry-level, temporary; advancement to II expected within 1 year)
- Minimum:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Preferred:
- BSN
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- ~1 year experience in case management, discharge planning, InterQual, Allscripts and/or Meditech
Tier II — RN Case Manager II
- Minimum:
- ADN; CA RN license; BLS
- 1 year of case management experience
- Preferred:
- BSN; bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience with InterQual, Allscripts and Meditech
Tier III — RN Case Manager III
- Minimum:
- ADN; CA RN license; BLS
- 2 years of case management experience
- Preferred:
- BSN; bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience with InterQual, Allscripts and Meditech
Preferred / Nice-to-have Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking in ED/ICU settings
- Familiarity with utilization review processes and InterQual criteria
- Effective verbal and written communication; ability to coordinate across teams
- Comfort working night shifts and managing multiple high-acuity cases
- Bilingual Spanish-language skills a plus
Benefits & Culture
Confidential Client provides competitive total rewards to support employees and their families, including:
- Competitive pay and shift differentials
- Retirement plan (403(b) or equivalent)
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental & vision insurance options
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness program information
- Recognition programs and employee events
Confidential Client is community-focused and committed to high-quality patient experience and professional development.
Legal & Hiring Notes
- This posting follows applicable U.S. employment laws; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- The role is located in San Buenaventura, CA. Where required by law, salary information is included above.
- Placement into Tier I, II or III is based on qualifications and experience. Pay will align with assigned tier and experience.
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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