Job description
#121523 (RN) Case Manager - ED to Home - Hybrid
Filing Deadline: Fri 3/3/2023UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, the University of California requires, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and influenza before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. For more information visit: Flu Vaccine Mandate / COVID Vaccine Policy
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 2/23/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/03/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
After the initial onboarding period of up to six months, this position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Greenwich Drive in La Jolla and remote.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
Under the general supervision of the EDIP/UCSD at Home Program Manager, the RN Case Manager will help with case finding and support for patients in the ED to Home program. Patients voluntarily enroll in this program and ED physicians follow patients remotely to ensure the patient has what they need to stay safe at home. The RN Case Manager works with the ED Case Management team to case-find and then monitors any escalations. Typically a Home Health RN is visiting the home daily. The RN Case Manager will follow for UR and help with plan for discharge to home work order services.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience. Willing to consider candidates without case management experience who have three (3+) or more years of recent acute care clinical RN experience.
Must have knowledge of inpatient utilization review guidelines (MCG or InterQual).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Information Systems and computer programs including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BSN/MSN
CCM
Lean Six Sigma yellow belt or above.
Three (3+) or more years of clinical RN experience.
Proven home care, managed care, or similar case management experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- This position will be a hybrid of work from home and on-site, with more being work from home once new hire is capable with their CCM knowledge.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $126,879 - $167,384 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $60.77 - $80.16
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).
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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