Non-Routine Placement Nurse, RN – Short-Term Assignment

IEHP

. Lead coordination of complex or non-routine patient placements and discharges across facilities, service lines, and levels of care .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRancho Cucamonga • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,250 - $120,910 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient placement coordination and discharge processes, with a strong focus on compliance with quality measures such as CMS and HEDIS. Proficient in evidence-based clinical criteria and effective communication strategies to facilitate transitions across various care settings.

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Registered Nurse (RN) LicensePatient Placement CoordinationEvidence-Based CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient PlacementClinical OversightReferral TrackingQuality ImprovementCare CoordinationData AnalysisDocumentationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementKnowledge of California Children Services (CCS)

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-StarterTeam PlayerHigh Degree of Patience

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsReferral Tracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)Valid California Driver’s License (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Acute Care HospitalSkilled Nursing FacilityHealth Plan SettingMulti-Cultural SensitivityMotivational InterviewingCMS ComplianceHEDIS ComplianceCAHPS Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead coordination of complex or non-routine patient placements and discharges across facilities, service lines, and levels of care
Serve as primary point of contact for escalated or complex cases, ensuring follow-up, resolution, and communication of placement status and decisions
Facilitate transitions to higher or lower levels of care, including SNFs, CLHFs, and other post-acute settings
Act as senior advisor and liaison between internal teams and external partners
Review and assess clinical information to determine appropriate placement based on acuity, service needs, and facility capabilities
Partner with case managers, social workers, providers, hospitals, IPAs, and post-acute partners to identify care pathways and resolve placement barriers
Monitor patient movement and throughput, addressing delays and initiating escalation pathways
Review program referrals, assign cases to Non-Routine Placement Specialists, and provide clinical oversight
Provide education and guidance on complex placements and discharge coordination
Maintain placement logs, referral tracking tools, and electronic medical records
Document and track barriers, challenges, and interventions for reporting, audits, and quality improvement
Ensure compliance with CMS, HEDIS, CAHPS, and other quality measures
Participate in interdisciplinary huddles, throughput initiatives, and performance improvement activities
Analyze trends, identify process gaps, and recommend workflow and care coordination improvements
Support outreach and relationship-building with contracted providers and external partners
Perform other duties required to support health plan operations and department needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two (2) or more years in a health care delivery setting in Acute Care Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required
Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California BRN required
Experience in a health plan setting preferred
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution preferred
Valid California Driver’s License preferred
Strong knowledge and in-depth understanding of evidence based clinical criteria
Knowledge of California Children Services (CCS)
Evidence based communication such as Motivational Interviewing, or similar empathy-based communication strategies
Understanding of and sensitivity to multi-cultural community
Self-management philosophies and practices, especially as they relate to chronic medical conditions
Awareness of the impact of unmitigated bias and judgement on health; commitment to addressing both
Analytical skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Self-starter and a team player
Time management and problem-solving abilities
High degree of patience