Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Case Manager
Location: Oakland, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,079 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Case Manager RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Case Management Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: 5+ years of RN Case Management experience License: CA RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Inpatient Acute Case Management experience Description: Case Manager RN needed for a day shift. Responsible for care coordination and care transitions planning throughout the acute care patient experience. This position works in collaboration with physicians, utilization managers, medical social workers, and bedside RNs. Assures timely progression and transition of patients to the appropriate level of care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Facilitates care across the continuum through effective resource coordination. Aims to achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources. Coordinates care in a timely and integrated fashion while balancing patients' self-determination. Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, the interdisciplinary team, nursing management, quality departments, and community resources. If assigned to the Emergency Department, the role focuses on addressing complex clinical and social situations efficiently. Job Duties: Conduct initial and continued patient assessments. Review initial physician admission care plans. Gather medical, psychosocial, and financial information from patients and families. Determine risk levels for readmission and screen for ancillary supportive services. Lead the healthcare team in developing comprehensive cost-effective care coordination plans to meet clinical needs. Identify and refer quality and risk management concerns for patient safety reporting. Direct and oversee case management assistants to determine preferences for post-acute care services. Utilization Management: Review medical records to ensure patients continue to meet level of care (LOC) requirements. Confirm documentation with attending physicians. Expedite transition planning for patients no longer requiring acute care. Monitor length of stay and collaborate with financial counselors regarding inpatient stay denials. Participate in patient rounds and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for timely transitions. Document consistently in electronic health records and maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements. Care Coordination/Care Transitions: Formulate transition plans after reviewing appropriate care options and collaborating with patients and families. Screen for 30-day readmissions and proactively identify barriers to care progression. Address complex clinical and social situations to avoid unnecessary admissions and delays in transition. Review and modify plans of care as needed. Communicate necessary follow-up appointments to patients and families prior to transitions. Ensure timely transitions to lower levels of care. Make appropriate referrals to community resources and financial counselors where necessary. Actively participate in ongoing department operations. Identify and contribute to new systems, processes, and protocols that improve practices. Communicate effectively with colleagues for safe transitions and customer service. Maintain positive relationships with the healthcare team and community agency representatives. Respect customers from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Engage constructively with colleagues and leadership teams. Use effective communication skills to resolve issues timely.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam