RN, Case Manager (Per Diem) - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system renowned for its commitment to exceptional patient care and collaborative work environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient lives while working alongside a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. You will utilize your advanced practice nursing skills to assess, coordinate, and implement high-quality care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Experience the fulfillment of driving performance improvement efforts in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic healthcare setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of acute hospital experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in case management, utilization management, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate care for diverse patient groups.
• Develop individualized care plans using evidence-based tools.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

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 West Valley Medical Center, 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.

Salary Range: $88.48-$88.48 Hourly

Qualifications

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

• BSN or MSN


• 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