Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Discharge Planner Case Manager

Location

• City: Washington, DC
• Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center
• Hospital System: MedStar Health

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 5 days a week
• Weekend Requirement: Included in rotation (every 5th or 6th weekend); no on-call requirement
• Floating Requirement: None

Job Description

The role involves working as a Discharge Planner Case Manager, focusing on discharge planning, care coordination, and conducting needs assessments.

Patient Population

• Unit Patient Diagnosis: Geriatrics, ICU, Heart and Vascular, General Surgery, General Medicine, MICU

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • DC RN Licensure (will accept pending DC license with proof of application)
  • Alternatively, candidates can hold LMSW/LGSW/LCSW
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Completion of at least 1 travel assignment
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years in discharge planning, including:

    • Admission criteria review
    • Benefits eligibility
    • Care coordination
    • Conducting needs assessments
    • Ordering DME
    • Experience with home health, hospice placement, LTAC, nursing home placement, rehab placement, and acute hospital experience
    • Prior charge experience preferred
• Regulatory Skills: Knowledge of CMS, HIPAA, JCAHO; workers' compensation experience preferred

Additional Information

• Charting System: Cerner
• Uniform: Business casual; no scrubs required
• Vaccination Requirement: All employees must have the Flu vaccine

Health and Safety Documents

• Physical Exam: Required upon hire
• TB Testing: IGRA (T-spot, Quantiferon Gold) or PPD Skin Test required annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Hepatitis B Titer or signed declination
  • Varicella Vaccines or Positive Titer
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (Dose 1 and 2 if applicable)

Background and History Checks

• Criminal Background Check: Required within 90 days of start
• References: Two positive supervisory references required

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to patient care and discharge planning.