RN - Case Manager - Lakewood - FT Days

The individual in this position is responsible for coordinating patient care activities to conform to evidence-based practice and/or regulatory/payor requirements. This position integrates functions typically considered to be case management, care coordination and/or utilization management, and discharge planning assessment.

About the role

• Collaborates with physicians
• Coordinates activities of a diverse group of people

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with evidence-based practice and regulatory/payor requirements
• Manages patient care activities to meet quality standards
• Facilitates communication between healthcare providers and patients
• Assesses and coordinates discharge planning
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes

Requirements

• Current CA RN license and maintain current knowledge and experience with case management, care coordination, and/or utilization review
• Six months nursing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or above (preferred)
• One year experience in case management, care coordination, and/or utilization review in an acute care setting (preferred)

Qualifications

• Conversant knowledge and experience with case management, care coordination, and/or utilization review

Skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Dexterity, coordination, and visual and auditory acuity
• Effective verbal and written communication

Benefits

• Total rewards package including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks

External candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or above. The position involves standing and walking for long periods of time, approximately 75% of the workday. Must have the dexterity, coordination, and visual and auditory acuity to perform all job responsibilities. Must be free from signs of illness and infection. The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan, Employment Misconduct, Legal Right to Work in the United States, Vaccination Policies, Smoking and Tobacco Policy, Drug Free Environment, Misconduct Disclosure Requirement, California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.