Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Management - Part Time, Day Shift bei Island Health

Registered Nurse (RN) – Utilization Review / Care Management (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Location: Anacortes, WA
Schedule: 24 hours per week | Day Shift
Salary Range: $39.57 – $59.35 per hour

Join the Care Management Team at Island Health

Island Health is seeking an experienced Utilization Review RN to join our dedicated Care Management team. In this key role, you’ll collaborate with providers, patients, families, and payors to coordinate care, guide safe discharge planning, and ensure appropriate utilization of hospital services.

This position is ideal for a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, patient advocacy, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

As part of our interdisciplinary Care Management Team, you will:

Discharge Planning

• Assess and identify patients’ post-hospital needs to ensure safe, timely, and appropriate discharge plans

• Coordinate referrals and communicate with community agencies, home health, rehab, and skilled nursing facilities

• Educate patients and families about discharge plans, expectations, and available resources

• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes clearly and promptly

• Partner with the interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans

Utilization Review

• Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective medical reviews for medical necessity and appropriate level of care

• Collaborate with the Physician Advisor and payors on coverage determinations

• Conduct risk assessments for new admissions and identify those needing care management intervention

• Apply InterQual or MCG guidelines to evaluate patient status and medical necessity

What You’ll Bring

• Current WA State RN license (required)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

• MCG certification (required within 6 months of hire)

• Minimum 3 years of hospital experience, preferably medical-surgical

• Minimum 1 year of discharge planning, case management, or utilization review experience

• Strong communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills

• Knowledge of CMS regulations, utilization review, and payor requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and empathy

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, patient-centered culture that values quality and compassion

• Flexible part-time schedule with consistent day shifts

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits

• Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement

• Supportive leadership and a strong interdisciplinary team

Make a meaningful impact by ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time — every time.
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