Per Diem RN Case Manager - Days - Orange

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager performs high-level assessment and care planning for an identified group of patients, with the goal of supporting self-care outcomes after discharge from the Medical Center. Working as part of an interdepartmental team, the Case Manager helps ensure high-quality, individualized, and cost-effective patient care. The listed essential functions are not exhaustive; other duties reasonably related to the position may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 5 years of clinical experience and 1 year of previous Case Management experience, or be a UCI employee who meets the clinical requirements and has a BSN.
Current license as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker (MSW or LCSW), or Licensed Healthcare Therapist professional, allowing independent assessments within the discipline's scope of practice.
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Understanding of acuity levels for the specific patient population.
Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH, and CCS requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Computer literacy and proficiency.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to facilitate and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the California Children's Services benefits authorization process (CCS).
CCM, ACM, or Case Management credentialing.
Bilingual skills.
BSN and/or Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct high-level assessments and care planning for an identified group of patients.
Support patient self-care outcomes upon discharge from the Medical Center.
Work with an interdepartmental team to ensure high-quality, individualized, cost-effective patient care.
Facilitate and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.