Utilization Management Nurse Case Manager – Acute Care

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Utilization Management Case Manager for the Care Management department. This role focuses on utilization management, quality assurance, and discharge planning to support efficient, high‑quality care for assigned services and patients.

The ideal candidate will hold an ADN (BSN preferred), maintain an active California nursing license, and have 2+ years of direct patient care in acute care; certification in Case Management is a plus and experience as a

Qualifications

• Minimum: ADN required.
• Preferred: BSN.
• Minimum: Current California Nursing license in good standing.
• Preferred: Certification in Case Management.
• Minimum: 2 years direct patient care experience in an acute care setting.
• Preferred: Previous experience as a case manager in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utilization management and discharge planning for assigned services and patients.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and cost management.
• Collaborate with Care Management to achieve value-oriented care and patient satisfaction.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Utilization Management Case Manager for the Care Management department. This role focuses on utilization management, quality assurance, and discharge planning to support efficient, high‑quality care for assigned services and patients.

The ideal candidate will hold an ADN (BSN preferred), maintain an active California nursing license, and have 2+ years of direct patient care in acute care; certification in Case Management is a plus and experience as a