(RN) Care Manager - Per Diem - Care Management - 141903

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an RN Care Manager to coordinate care for medically complex patients in a tertiary hospital setting. You will work with physicians, nurses and social workers to streamline discharge planning and optimize resource use.

The role requires an RN license in California, BLS at hire, and a minimum of 3 years in acute care management, with proficiency in Epic and CarePort. Flexibility for varied hours and on-site work at UC San Diego Health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license required.
• BLS at time of hire; must obtain BART within 6 months.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care management experience.
• Utilization review/discharge planning experience.
• Proficiency with Epic and CarePort.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient hospitalization from pre-admission through discharge.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, social workers and others to expedite cost-effective care.
• Apply clinical expertise to resource utilization and discharge planning.
• Communicate with administration and healthcare team to support patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Conflict management

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Nursing

BSN/MSN (preferred)

Tools

Epic

CarePort

MS Office

Job description

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Our Care Managers are essential members of our healthcare team who positively affect our patient and organization outcomes. UCSD is a tertiary-level acute hospital, so the Care Managers coordinate care for medically complex patients, allowing them to use their strong critical thinking skills and creative discharge planning. The Care Management Department is comprised of highly skilled Care Managers and Social Workers to provide excellent patient care for our diverse and complex patient population. This dynamic department continues to expand and grow every year, adding more valuable team members.

Under general supervision, the RN Care Manager is responsible for facilitating the patient's hospitalization from pre-admission through discharge. The Care Manager coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare providers to expedite medically appropriate cost effective care. The Care Manager applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning. The Care Manager will communicate with administration and the healthcare team as needed to facilitate patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.

• BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum of 3 years of acute care management experience.

• Demonstrated utilization review/discharge planning experience.

• Proficiency in Epic and CarePort.

• Effective interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, leadership ability, and conflict management and resolution.

• Thrives and excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is committed to professional growth and ongoing departmental performance improvement.

• Demonstrated understanding of patient flow, and transitions to post-acute care and community based services.

• Proficiency in information systems, databases, and programs including MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, etc.

• Must have fast and accurate typing, data entry skills and proficiency with detailed written communication appropriate for electronic medical records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN/MSN

• ACM and/or CCM certificate.

• Med/Surg, progressive care, or ED clinical RN experience.

• UCSD RN experience or RN experience in another academic medical center.

• Previous supervisory/management experience.

• RN experience in a post-acute care facility or home health agency.

• Familiar with Epic, ECIN (Allscripts), and/or Utilization Review / InterQual.

• Knowledge of local payers and coverage, reimbursement, and evidence-based clinical nursing practice.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be available to work at least one weekend shift during each 4-week scheduling period.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $191,094 - $191,094 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.52 - $91.52

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).