Interim Nurse Manager – Utilization Management - 10/30/2026

AZAD Technology Partners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Co-paid medical, dental, and vision

Cafeteria plan access

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.) is seeking an Interim Nurse Manager – Utilization Management for a W2 contract based in San Diego, California. The role oversees 24-hour departments, ensures compliance with nursing standards, budgets resources, and drives quality care.

The assignment is 13 weeks with high likelihood of extension. Schedule is 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, full-time, in San Diego, CA. Benefits include paid sick leave, holidays, co-paid health/dental/vision, and 401(k)

Qualifications

• BSN or BA in health care related field required.
• CPR certification required.
• Extensive nursing experience in patient care and management/leadership roles (approx. 5 years).
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services.
• Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care.
• Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for budgeting and development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Education

BSN or BA in health care related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Nurse Practice Act knowledge

Job description

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Posted: 10/30/2026

Category: Healthcare

Job Type: W-2

Minimum Experience: -

Required Education: -

Benefits: -

Job Description

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an Interim Nurse Manager – Utilization Management for a W2 Contract position based in San Diego, California.

Schedule: Full time, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Assignment Duration:13 Weeks with high likelihood of extending

Location:San Diego, CA
Weekly compensation (based on completion of a 40-hour work week):Between $4,926 – $5,475 (all-in), with flexibility in how the package is structured based on candidate needs. Compensation may include a combination of taxable wages, per diems (if eligible), and reimbursements.

Benefits: Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Co-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Cafeteria plan access and 401(k) retirement plan.

Summary:

Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development.

Essential Functions:

Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations.

Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.

Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations.

Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.

Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.

Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.

Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.

Ensures on going staff development.

Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.

Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.

Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred. Masters degree preferred. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

CPR certificate required.

Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (around 5 years).

Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations required.

Previous supervisory experience required (around 4 years).

Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills required.

About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.):

HCEPInc. values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

HCEPInc.is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

HCEPInc.is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.