Registered Nurse, Care Manager - Hypertonicity (Part Time)

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange, CA seeks an RN Care Manager to deliver coordinated pediatric care in a clinic setting. You will plan and deliver family-centered care through a collaborative process with patients, families, nurses, social workers, physicians, and other providers to ensure seamless care along the continuum.

The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating care for complex pediatric populations, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• Preferred: Master’s in Nursing; Case management certification is preferred.
• Current BLS; CA RN license required; willingness to obtain licenses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care coordination in the clinic setting.
• Plan and deliver family-centered patient care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Advocate for optimal health, access to care and resources.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, vendors and community partners.

Skills

Complex patient populations

Care coordination across specialties

Strong communication

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Independent decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

CCS/Medi-Cal knowledge

Job description

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children’s health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children’s health and patient safety.

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of care coordination services for patients in the clinic setting. Is involved in the planning and delivery of family-centered patient care through a collaborative process including the patient and family, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and the community. Engages in excellent communication, both verbal and written and facilitates care along the continuum. Advocates for and assist in the achievement of optimal health, access to care, and to utilize the appropriate resources. Provides a full range of nursing and assists in meeting the comprehensive care needs of the patients and their families. Eligible to be paneled by CCS to provide collaborative comprehensive care in a multidisciplinary setting. RN Care Manager with experience coordinating care for complex pediatric and specialty populations across the continuum of care. Skilled in partnering with multidisciplinary teams, primary care providers, specialty physicians, physical and occupational therapy programs, vendors, community agencies, schools, and other partners in care to ensure seamless, patient-family centered care delivery.

The ideal candidate has

• Experience managing complex patient populations requiring coordination across multiple specialties, healthcare settings, and community resources.
• Proven ability to collaborate with physical and occupational therapy programs, primary care providers, specialty physicians, rehabilitation services, vendors, and community partners to support comprehensive care plans.
• Strong care coordination skills, including referrals, treatment planning, equipment and service coordination, transitions of care, and longitudinal patient monitoring.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, providers, therapists, community agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to foster effective partnerships across internal departments and external organizations to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience.
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability while managing complex cases, competing priorities, and evolving healthcare needs.
• Skilled in identifying barriers to care, facilitating problem-solving, and advocating for patient and family needs.
• Collaborative team member who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and contributes to high‑quality, coordinated care.

Pay Range

Minimum $52.93 Midpoint $70.13 Maximum $87.32 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum two (2)years of experience in nursing within pediatric care or in an ambulatory setting.
• Preferred: Three (3)plus years of nursing experience in an emergency department and/or case management, care coordination or transition of care; previous pediatric experience and/or management, and/or charge nurse roll acceptable.

Education

• Required: Graduation with a Bachelor Degree in nursing from an accredited University.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited University.

Training

• Required: None required.
• Preferred: Certification in Case Management.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities, interruptions, high/low census, payor demands and discharge planning demands; Excellent interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation skills; Clinical knowledge of multiple age groups, medical illness and treatment plans according to disease process, diagnosis and anticipated LOS; Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to multi-task and prioritize; Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and their families; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with third party payers to obtain authorization for the appropriate treatment setting for patients requiring medical, psych and chemical dependency treatment; Must be proficient in required competencies upon completion of orientation and maintain annual departmental competency requirements; Ability to work collaboratively regardless of social, economic and cultural backgrounds; Computer knowledge to include skills in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).
• Preferred: Knowledge of CCS/Medi-Cal regulations and requirements; Knowledge of third party payor requirements in order to optimize reimbursement; Ability to apply severity of illness/ intensity of service pediatric criteria to information extracted from clinical documentation; Bilingual Licensure.

Bilingual Licensure

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS); Registered Nurse - CA (RN).
• Preferred: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN); Certified Case Manager (CCM); Commission for CM Certification (CCMC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Light - Moderate energy level. Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher). Physical Activity Requirements: Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation. Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%. Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision. Environment Requirements: Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities. If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

About Us

Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the-art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond.

Sustainability Commitment

Driven by the connection between children’s health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children’s health and patient safety.

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