Per Diem RN Case Manager - Days - Orange

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking a Case Manager to conduct high‑level assessments and care planning for a defined patient group, ensuring discharge with effective self‑care outcomes. You will collaborate with an interdepartmental team to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality care.

Requires strong clinical background, BSN and current licensure, with at least 5 years of clinical experience and 1 year in case management. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and 1 year of previous Case Management experience or a UCI employee who meets the clinical requirements and has a BSN.
• 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.

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.
• Works as part of an interdepartmental team to ensure the delivery of high quality, individualized, cost-effective patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

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. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• 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 1 year of previous Case Management experience or a UCI employee who meets the clinical requirements and has a BSN.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Knowledge of California Children's Services benefits authorization process (CCS)
• CCM, ACM or Case Management credentialing
• Bilingual skills
• BSN and/or Master's degree

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization