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.

Our Care Managers are essential members of our healthcare team who positively affect our patient and organization outcomes. UCSD is a tertiary level acute hospital, so the Care Managers coordinate care for medically complex patients allowing them to use their strong critical thinking skills and creative discharge planning. The Case Management Department is comprised of highly skilled Care Managers and Social Workers to provide excellent patient care for our diverse and complex patient population. This dynamic department continues to expand and grow every year adding more valuable team members.

Under general supervision, the RN Care Manager is responsible for facilitating the patient's hospitalization from pre-admission through discharge. The Care Manager coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare providers to expedite medically appropriate cost-effective care. The Care Manager applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning. The Care Manager will communicate with administration and the healthcare team as needed to facilitate patient care.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Registered Nursing.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.

• Current UCSD BART certification, or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Prior RN Case Management experience in an acute care hospital.

• Demonstrated utilization review/discharge planning experience.

• Knowledge of payer industry, resource management, reimbursement, and evidence-based clinical practice is essential.

• Proficiency in Information Systems, databases, and computer programs including MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

• Proven fast and accurate typing and data entry skills.

• Strongly skilled in conflict management and resolution.

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership, negotiation skills, and knowledge of hospital operations.

• BSN/MSN

• ACM and/or CCM certificate.

• Three to five (3 - 5) years clinical RN experience or RN care management experience in an acute care setting.

• Previous supervisory/management experience.

• Knowledge of local payers and coverage, reimbursement, and evidence-based clinical nursing practice.

• 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.