Case Manager / PRN ( RN / RT / SW / LPN )

Select Specialty Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Tucson seeks a Case Manager (PRN) responsible for managing patient care, planning discharges, and conducting utilization reviews. The ideal candidate must hold a current licensure in nursing, respiratory therapy, or social work and have experience in inpatient settings, particularly with critical care patients. Strong case management skills and the ability to work part-time on an as-needed basis are required. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and effective resource management.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a clinical discipline.
• Previous experience in critical care or acute care settings.
• Experience in acute medical case management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct utilization reviews and resource management.
• Prepare and implement patient discharge plans.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Current licensure as a Nurse or Respiratory Therapist or Social Worker

Experience in inpatient hospital setting

Case management skills

Discharge planning experience

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital

Case Manager (PRN)

Requires a current licensure in a clinical discipline either as a Nurse or a Respiratory Therapist OR Social Work SW/MSW (potential license per state guidelines).

Previous discharge planning experience highly preferred.

• Availability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month on an "as needed" basis - shifts would be scheduled on weekdays, from approximately 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Select Specialty Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Case Manager (PRN)

Requires a current licensure in a clinical discipline either as a Nurse or a Respiratory Therapist OR Social Work SW/MSW (potential license per state guidelines).

Previous discharge planning experience highly preferred.

• Availability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month on an "as needed" basis - shifts would be scheduled on weekdays, from approximately 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

The Case Manager is responsible for utilization reviews and resource management, discharge planning, treatment plan management and financial management, while also completing medical record documentation. You will report directly to the Director of Case Management and provide social work services, as necessary, per state guidelines.

• Develops and implements a patient specific, safe and timely discharge plan.
• Performs verification of utilization criteria reviews.
• Builds relationships and coordinate with payor sources to assure proper reimbursement for hospital provided services, promote costs attentive care via focus on resource management within the plan of care.
• Demonstrates compliance with facility‑wide Utilization Management policies and procedures.
• Coordinates UR compliance with Quality Management to assure all licensure and accrediting requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintains fiscal responsibilities. Assures the department is identifying and negotiating the fullest possible reimbursement to maximize insurance benefit coverage for the patient. Reviews insurance verification forms to minimize risk.
• Facilitates multi‑disciplinary team meetings including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and rehabilitation therapists.

How You Will Be Successful In This Environment

We are seeking results‑driven team players. Qualified candidates must be passionate about providing superior quality in all that they do.

Minimum Requirements

• Current licensure in a clinical discipline either as a Nurse (RN /LPN/ LVN) or a Respiratory Therapist or current license/certified Social Work license per state guidelines
• Previous RN/LPN/RT/SW/CM experience in an inpatient hospital setting dealing with critical care/acute care patients. (example: ICU, step‑down, med surg, vents)
• Adequate experience in an acute medical case management setting and confidence to manage and direct a plan of care for chronically critically ill populations.

Preferred Qualifications That Will Make You Successful

• Specific experience in Care Management and Discharge Planning is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the insurance industry and government reimbursement.
• Availability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month on an "as needed" basis - shifts would be scheduled on weekdays, from approximately 8 a.m.-5 p.m.