Travel Nurse RN - Care Manager - $2,920 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Care Manager for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Care Manager Discipline: RN Duration: 26 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to support care coordination and transition planning across the acute care continuum. The RN Case Manager will collaborate with physicians, social workers, utilization review teams, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure appropriate level of care, prevent readmissions, and facilitate timely and safe patient transitions. Key Responsibilities: Care Coordination & Transition Planning: Coordinate patient care throughout the acute care stay Develop and implement cost-effective discharge and transition plans Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams Identify and resolve barriers to care progression and discharge Ensure timely transition to appropriate levels of care Utilization Management: Review patient charts to validate Level of Care (LOC) and documentation Monitor Length of Stay (LOS) and address outliers Collaborate with physicians to ensure proper documentation for reimbursement Maintain compliance with Medicare/CMS and Joint Commission standards Participate in patient rounds and escalation processes when needed Patient Assessment & Planning: Conduct comprehensive clinical, psychosocial, and financial assessments Identify high-risk patients and develop care plans to reduce readmissions Screen for supportive services including palliative care Coordinate post-acute care services and referrals Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Physicians, Social Workers, HIM, Finance, and Nursing teams Communicate effectively with payers, community resources, and families Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EHR system Job Requirements: Experience: 5 years of RN Case Management experience Strong background in acute care hospital setting Licenses & Certifications: Active California RN License (Required) BLS Certification (Required) Preferred Skills: Strong knowledge of care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning Experience with EHR systems (Cerner/Epic preferred) Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage complex clinical and social cases About LanceSoft Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. Benefits Weekly pay Medical benefits5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386