Care Manager MSW

About the role

Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA is seeking a full‑time Inpatient Master of Social Work (MSW) Care Manager to work 8‑hour evening shifts. The role provides professional, comprehensive patient‑centric care management services for at‑risk patients in an acute care environment. Accountabilities include assessment and planning, coordination of care, discharge planning, documentation of interventions, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy, with the goal of ensuring continuity of care for vulnerable patients by identifying needed resources to address social, financial, cognitive/behavioral, or legal barriers to care access. The medical center holds Magnet designation (ANCC, 2015 and 2020) and is pursuing redesignation in April 2025; it is ranked among top regional hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, listed in Newsweek’s America’s Best‑In‑State Hospitals for California, and recognized for excellence in surgical and clinical care by Healthgrades. Providence emphasizes a culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, where caregivers are considered invaluable and empowered to support the mission.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and planning
• Coordination of care
• Discharge planning
• Documentation of interventions
• Regulatory compliance
• Patient advocacy
• Ensure continuity of care for vulnerable patients by identifying needed resources to address social, financial, cognitive/behavioral, or legal barriers to care access

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited CSWE program
• 1 year of Social Work experience in any healthcare setting
• 1 year of experience in an acute care setting OR successful completion of the TIPs program OR Case Management Orientation Program

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of acute medical surgical healthcare terminology
• Prior case management experience

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well‑being resources
• Additional details available at providence.jobs/benefits

Pay

The base pay range is $38.56 – $59.88 per hour; additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full‑time position working 8‑hour evening shifts.