Hospital Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Case Manager to perform high-level assessment and care planning for an identified patient group in a major academic medical center. The role collaborates across departments to ensure high-quality, cost-effective discharge planning and transitions of care.

Required are a BSN and extensive clinical experience with case management, plus strong English communication. National licensure and adherence to care standards are essential; a mentorship program experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must possess complete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient population.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and 2 years of previous Case Management experience or completion of the 1 year UC Irvine Medical Center Case Management Mentorship Program.
• Familiarity of Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH and CCS requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current Licensed Registered Nurse, Social Worker (MSW or LCSW), or Licensed Healthcare Therapist professional that allows for independent assessments as permitted within the scope of practice of the discipline.
• Computer literacy and proficiency.
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to facilitate and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager is responsible for high level assessment and care planning for an identified group of patients which results in self-care outcomes upon discharge from the Medical Center.
• The Case Manager works as part of an interdepartmental team to ensure the delivery of high quality, individualized, cost-effective patient care.

Skills

Case management

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Case Manager to perform high-level assessment and care planning for an identified patient group in a major academic medical center. The role collaborates across departments to ensure high-quality, cost-effective discharge planning and transitions of care.

Required are a BSN and extensive clinical experience with case management, plus strong English communication. National licensure and adherence to care standards are essential; a mentorship program experience is a plus.