Local Contract Nurse RN - Case Management - $50-55 per hour

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Case Management for a local contract nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Case Management Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Case Management for a 13-week full-time contract position at a health system in Phoenix, AZ. Job - RN Case Manager Location - Phoenix, AZ Shift - M-F (8 Hour/Day) Pay - $50-$55/Hour Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality. Identify the patient's problem or situation presently affecting the patient and/or families ability to adapt to or participate in their treatment plan. Assist the patient and/or family in the utilization of all hospital resources to remove barriers to adjust to their healthcare situation. Assists the patient and/or family to participate in the decision making of their individual plan of care and development of a safe discharge plan. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including the physician, the CM manages and directs a clinical plan of care to overcome barriers and assist the patient to achieve a safe and timely discharge to the next most appropriate lower level of care. Interacts appropriately with patients according to age and level of understanding. Refer patients and families to outside agencies for social problems unrelated to the health care situation as required by state regulation. Informs DCM/CEO of all major conditions, subsequent changes, and emergency situations. Submits accurate and thorough work on time. Completes data collection and tabulation of statistical information as directed. Follows correct company procedures when interacting with patients and families. Assures team and family conferences are conducted according to policy and procedure. Assures team conference reports are professional and appropriate in collaboration with clinical services. Works cooperatively as a team member to identify and solve facility-wide needs and improve operations. Participates in scheduled meetings. Assures medical necessity review criteria, as mandated by the QIO, is implemented for all admissions and continued stays. Assures thorough and timely completion of utilization review and non-Medicare utilization. Identify barriers to reaching a solution to the problem or situation defined above. Stresses Payor/Referral satisfaction. Effectively interacts with patients, families, and visitors to enhance guest relations. Represents the facility in all contacts with other health professionals and the general public in a manner which enhances the facility’s reputation. Meets payor requirements by assuring all insurance certifications are timely. Assures payor/referral satisfaction with Case Management to promote repeat business. Assures team is notified immediately of payor requirements. Maintains an up-to-date community resource system and assists patient and family in gaining knowledge of, and access to, appropriate services. In collaboration with the Clinical Services Department, assures clinical documentation is in accordance with payor guidelines for reimbursement. Works in collaboration with the clinical team and physicians to identify unnecessary appointments, tests and procedures in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Assures discharge planning evaluations are completed per policy and regulatory standards. Maintains fiscal responsibilities by assuring appropriate levels of contract are being billed. Completes Director of Case Manager reports/duties in their absence as instructed. Reviews insurance verification form to minimize risk. Provides payor-friendly options to promote prompt payments while reducing facility's financial risks. Communicates any billing or payor concerns to CBO as needed. Assures thorough and timely completion of critical payor information in the MedHost commercial UR system. Submits accurate projections weekly of commercial to Corporate finance. Assures Billing and Reimbursement form is completed and signed if indicated. Reviews insurance verification form to minimize risk. Assures all national and local contract requirements are identified and fulfilled. Outlier Management: Demonstrates working knowledge, actively manages patients utilizing appropriate tools to optimize outcomes. Attends weekly meetings as indicated. Document the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record as required by policy and state regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Qualifications Current licensure in a clinical discipline per state guidelines (RN, RT, SW preferred) Associates Degree in a healthcare field (Bachelor’s degree preferred) Working knowledge of the insurance industry and government reimbursement 2 years experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning in an Acute Care or Rehab setting Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3617. About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!  Benefits: Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by the facility/organization you are interested in applying for. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Posted Date: 6/18/2025