Pediatric Case Manager & Care Coordination Lead

University of California - San Francisco; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco seeks a Pediatric Nurse Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning, utilization review, and patient care coordination. The role works with physicians, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes for a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities include reviewing inpatient admissions, coordinating resources, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare related field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational and analytic skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees complex discharge planning for assigned patients with the interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews inpatient admissions for appropriateness of admission, level of care and length of stay.
• Collaborates with physicians, social workers, and other team members to assess and coordinate patient care needs.
• Monitors length of stay and ensures utilization remains within covered benefits.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field

Master's degree in nursing or healthcare

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

University of California - San Francisco seeks a Pediatric Nurse Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning, utilization review, and patient care coordination. The role works with physicians, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes for a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities include reviewing inpatient admissions, coordinating resources, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.