Interim Nurse Manager, Utilization Management - 9/21/2026

AZAD Technology Partners; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 11,421,000 - 12,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Co-paid medical

Dental

Vision insurance

Cafeteria plan access

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an Interim Nurse Manager, Utilization Management for a W-2 contract position in Downey, CA. You will lead 24-hour departments, ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care, and align services with regulatory standards.

The role requires extensive nursing leadership experience, knowledge of applicable laws, and strong interpersonal skills. Schedule is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 13 weeks with extension potential.

Qualifications

• BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred; Masters degree considered
• CPR certificate required
• Extensive nursing experience in patient care and management/leadership roles (~5 years)
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other regulations required
• Previous supervisory experience (~4 years) and strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations
• Ensures staff provide high quality care and are compliant with regulations
• Establishes and maintains patient care standards to meet expectations
• Designs and evaluates processes to improve care across the continuum
• Develops and monitors budgets for resource use
• Monitors financial performance and identifies cost- saving opportunities
• Determines staff mix and oversees hiring, training and competency
• Ensures staff development and enforces policies and procedures
• Oversees standards of care, fiscal management and quality improvement
• Manages HR, safety and risk management issues

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Nursing

Clinical operations

Education

BSN or BA in health care related field

Master's degree preferred

CPR certificate

Job description

Posted: 9/21/2026

Category: Healthcare

Job Type: W-2

Minimum Experience: -

Required Education: -

Benefits: -

Job Description

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an InterimNurse Manager, Utilization Management for a W2 Contract position based in Downey, California.

Schedule: Full Time, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks with high likelihood of extending

Location: Downey, CA

Weekly compensation: Between $4,827 - $5,456 (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
• vision insurance
• Cafeteria plan access
• 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 ongoing 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.