RN Case Manager, Per Diem - Pediatric

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,969 - 159,472; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a self-directed nurse case manager to assess and coordinate care for a diverse group of patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, using evidence-based tools for risk stratification to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective care.

The role includes performing utilization review and supporting post-hospital transitions, with a focus on improving performance and outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required; ASN accepted for current UCLA Health staff.
• CA RN license and BLS certification required.
• Experience in case management, utilization management and discharge planning.
• Minimum of three years acute hospital experience or equivalent.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of a large university teaching hospital.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate care for a diverse group of patients.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary health care team and with patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans using evidence-based tools.
• Perform utilization review and ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Drive performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Case management

Utilization management

Discharge planning

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN or MSN

CA RN License

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

There\'s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone\'s life. At UCLA Health, you\'ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.

Using your advanced practice nursing skills, you will be responsible for assessing and coordinating care for a diverse group of patients. You will collaborate and consult with a multi-disciplinary health care team as well as with patients and their families to ensure safe and effective coordination of care. This involves developing and implementing individualized care plans utilizing evidence-based tools for risk stratification to ensure delivery of safe, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective care. You will also perform utilization review while assuring the delivery of concurrent and post-hospital care. We\'re also looking to you to help drive performance improvement efforts.

At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We\'re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you\'re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Note this is a Per Diem appointment that may convert to career.

Salary Range:$98.52 hourly

Qualifications

We\'re seeking a self-directed, creative problem solver with a:

• BSN or MSN (ASN accepted for current UCLA Health Nursing staff)
• CA RN License and BLS certification
• Recent experience in case management, utilization management and discharge planning
• Minimum of three years of acute hospital experience; or the equivalent of education and experience
• Strong leadership abilities
• Systems planning and patient care management experience in a high-volume work environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of a large university teaching hospitals

Pediatric experience is preferred.