Travel RN - Case Management/Utilization Review - Case Management

Details Hospital-based Case Management role supporting Med-Surg Adult patients Day shift schedule from 7:30am to 4:30pm with weekend rotations Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans Uses EMR, MS Office, and standard office equipment Requirements Active Montana RN license (or Compact) required Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required Utilization review experience required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred 2 years of acute care hospital case management experience preferred Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching Additional Information Conducts comprehensive patient assessments to determine case management needs based on clinical judgment and identified triggers Develops and implements individualized case management plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members Monitors and documents care plan effectiveness, adjusting interventions as needed to achieve desired outcomes Maintains an ongoing patient caseload requiring regular outreach and coordination Facilitates integration of behavioral health and community support services to enhance continuity of care Actively participates in discharge planning to identify and resolve barriers to effective patient care May require on-call availability and occasional work beyond standard 40-hour week, including weekends Facility may cancel up to three shifts per 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances Candidates must reside at least 90 miles from the facility to be considered Fast-paced environment requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and strong emotional intelligence