Case Manager - Acute Care

Location

Eureka, California

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM). Required to work every other weekend.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Case Manager with a strong background in acute care. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective patient care coordination, managing admission and discharge planning, and overseeing case management processes in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Manage and facilitate patient admissions and discharges.
• Assist with appeals and denials, benefits eligibility, and prior authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations and HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide case management support for various patient demographics including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Required Experience / Certifications

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
• Proven experience in case management, including familiarity with HMOs, IPAs, advance directives, and protective services processes.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, discharge planning, and needs assessment.
• Ability to float between like units based on department needs.
• Certification in case management is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!