RN: Case Manager

Job Description:

Join an acute hospital team in Santa Barbara as a Registered Nurse Case Manager supporting adult patients through utilization management, care coordination, quality review, and discharge planning. You will evaluate medical necessity, conduct admission and continued-stay reviews, coordinate services across the continuum of care, and support effective transitions from the hospital. The role includes working with InterQual Criteria and Milliman Guidelines, managing appeals and denials, and documenting in EPIC. This assignment offers a structured weekday schedule with no required call and occasional float coverage when needed.

Weather:

Santa Barbara typically offers mild, comfortable weather with plenty of sunshine, cool evenings, and occasional light rain. Coastal breezes make outdoor activities pleasant, while nearby mountains can bring slightly cooler conditions.

Fun Things To Do:

• Waterfront: Explore Stearns Wharf, walk along the harbor, and enjoy coastal views.
• Mission District: Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara and stroll through the surrounding gardens.
• Day Trip – Solvang: Experience Danish-inspired architecture, bakeries, shops, and wine country.
• Day Trip – Channel Islands National Park: Take a boat excursion for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
• Scenic Drive: Travel along the Pacific Coast for beaches, viewpoints, and coastal towns.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Santa Barbara, California Shift: 8-hour days, 5 days per week, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week