RN Case Manager / per-diem

RN Case Manager position focusing on patient advocacy, care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization management across observation and inpatient care. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records for medical necessity, coordinating with physicians and payors, facilitating timely discharge, maintaining InterQual criteria adherence, and supporting cost-effective, high-quality care while ensuring communication across multidisciplinary teams. Requires nursing licensure and CCM/ACM certification within two years, with emphasis on negotiation, documentation, and program-based resource optimization.