Open Position: RN - Case Management

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2588.60

Opportunity:

LCSW / MSW - Case Management

Job Details:

* Variable 5-day workweek with department operations occurring 7 days per week
* Days off will vary and are not guaranteed to be back-to-back, although every effort will be made to schedule consecutive days off when possible
* Position is based on an adult unit with a schedule of Sunday through Thursday, subject to change depending on staffing needs
* Caseload of 20-23 patients per day with a daily census of 25
* Patients served include adults and geriatrics
* Responsible for completing initial assessments within 24 hours of admission
* Coordinate discharge planning and all post-acute care needs for patients with varying diagnoses
* Work closely with medical team, insurance case managers, and UM case managers to safely discharge patients to the lowest level of care possible
* Collaborate within a care management department consisting of RNs and MSW/LCSWs all performing discharge planning
* Work alongside clinical coordinators who assist with tasks such as sending referrals via Epic, following up with facilities for bed assignments, delivering DME, and faxing clinicals
* Epic charting system experience required
* Scrub color: Turquoise
* Required certifications: BLS, LCSW or MSW
* Minimum 1 full year of acute care inpatient hospital experience required
* Travel experience required - first-time travelers will not be accepted
* Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
* Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
* Must be willing to float to sister facilities nearby contracted facility
* Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
* RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront during the submittal process
* 2 references required covering 1 year within the last 3 years
* Social workers with experience specialized solely in behavioral health or the ED will not be accepted

Facility:

This acute care facility is a full-service inpatient hospital offering comprehensive medical and surgical services to adults and geriatric patients. The care management department is a unit-based team of RNs and licensed social workers working collaboratively to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care needs. The facility utilizes Epic as its primary charting system and maintains high standards for patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient coordination of services.

Location:

Laguna, CA

Laguna offers a stunning coastal lifestyle along the Southern California shoreline, renowned for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene, and Mediterranean-like climate. Healthcare professionals will enjoy the perfect blend of outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and a welcoming community atmosphere year-round.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.