RN Case Manager Per Diem

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks an experienced Case Manager (Registered Nurse) to promote optimal clinical outcomes and to facilitate appropriate lengths of stay for admissions.

You will manage a designated complex caseload, coordinate discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team, participate in quality initiatives, and serve as a consultant to clinical services while maintaining patient-centered care. California RN license required.

Qualifications

• Two years inpatient nursing case management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare field required.
• Ability to orient to UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Self-directed, analytical and communicative in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for complex cases.
• Act as consultant to clinical teams and departments.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide age-appropriate assessments and interventions.

Skills

Inpatient nursing

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Field

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The Case Manager promotes the achievement of optimal clinical and resource outcomes and is responsible for facilitating appropriate lengths of stay for all hospital admissions in accordance with its goals and objectives. The case manager is responsible for a designated patient caseload that is considered complex and resource intensive, and oversees coordination of complex discharge planning for assigned case load. The Case Manager is an active member of the interdisciplinary team contributing to team goal setting. The Case Manager acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

The Case Manager provides age-appropriate assessments, interpretation of data, and delivery of interventions. Demonstrates the ability to work with any patient regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of inpatient nursing case management experience.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare related field.
• 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 and proficiency with an electronic patient record.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Recent experience in case management, utilization review or discharge planning preferred.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred.

Licenses/Certifications - Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of California

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO 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 status under state or federal law.