(RN) Case Manager - Per Diem

Payroll Title :

CASE MGR PD Department :

PHSO - CLINICAL OPERATIONS Hiring Pay Scale

$82.77 / Hour Worksite :

Greenwich Drive Appointment Type :

Per Diem Appointment Percent :

20% Union :

HX Contract Total Openings :

1 Work Schedule :

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday - Saturday

#137116 (RN) Case Manager - Per Diem

Filing Deadline : Mon 12 / 15 / 2025

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. 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.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Greenwich Drive 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.

The RN Case Manager (CM) will work in Population Health's Care Connections Hub completing a high volume of post discharge telephonic outreaches, to ensure all patients have what they need once returning home after an inpatient hospitalization or Skilled Nursing stay. The RN CM will assist with the care coordination of each patient, to ensure an understanding of their discharge diagnosis, post DC instructions, medication review, timely home health or durable medical equipment (DME) needs, next steps in their plan of care and identify barriers to care. The RN CM must be self-driven to achieve daily case loads, have strong communication skills, the ability to conduct difficult phone conversations, and close the loop or escalate any barriers that may put a patient at greater risk of an avoidable readmission..

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 experience in large, acute care or community setting and / or Utilization review in hospital or IPA setting. MCG and / or InterQual experience.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Must have proven autonomous problem solving, independent thinking, decision making, and prioritizing skills.
• Proficiency in Information Systems and computer programs including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $172,824 - $172,824 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $82.77 - $82.77

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).

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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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