Pediatric Inpatient Case Manager: Discharge & Utilization

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning and utilization review for pediatric and general patient populations. You will work with an interdisciplinary team across UCSF Medical Center locations to ensure safe, timely transitions of care.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate assessments, data interpretation, and delivery of interventions while fostering program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare related field.
• Recent experience in case management, utilization review or discharge planning.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, superior written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational and analytic skills.
• Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high volume work environment.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees complex discharge planning for assigned patients with other team members.
• Reviews inpatient admissions, level of care, and determines appropriate length of stay.
• Collaborates with physicians, social workers and others to coordinate patient care needs.
• Monitors length of stay and resource utilization within benefits and clinical needs.
• Communicates with diverse patients and families from various backgrounds.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Master's degree preferred in nursing/healthcare

Job description

University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning and utilization review for pediatric and general patient populations. You will work with an interdisciplinary team across UCSF Medical Center locations to ensure safe, timely transitions of care.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate assessments, data interpretation, and delivery of interventions while fostering program development and quality improvement initiatives.