(RN) Case Manager – Population Health – Hybrid – 118917

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/5/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/17/2022. 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.

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 for the Care Connection Hub works a hybrid schedule of 4 days at home and 1 day on site. This RN Case Manager calls patients post discharge and uses a standard evidenced-based assessment to make sure patient have what they need and understand their discharge instructions. The RN Case Manager will help coordinate care, schedule appointments, remind patient of red flags to watch for and escalate any issues to provider. Clinical problem solving and Case Management skills are utilized to provide patients with a safe post discharge recovery and connection to outpatient care. The Care Connections RNs work 8 hour shifts, variable days Mon-Sat.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• 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. If insufficient applicant pool, department is willing to consider candidates without case management experience who have three (3+) or more years of recent acute care clinical RN 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.).

• BSN/MSN

• CCM

• Three (3+) or more years of clinical RN experience.

• Proven home care, managed care, or similar case management experience.

• 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.
• On-site work required during the training period, then hybrid work from home and office when skills are proficient.

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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