Updated: May 6, 2024
Location: Lakewood
Job Type:
Department: Case Management-LAK

UC Title: Case Manager, RN I LAK-1

Position Number: 41084593

Reports to: Dir, Case Management LAK

Working Title: Case Manager, RN I LAK-1

Cost Center: Case Management-LAK (424750)

Bargaining Unit: HCP- Tenet Case Manager

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 4/18/2024

Job Code: 008708

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

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. As such, the individual's responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following activities: a) coordinating care; b) planning for discharge needs and arrangements, including leading multidisciplinary discharge planning teams and assessing patients for discharge planning needs; c) reviewing utilization patterns; d) referring complex social issues to social work; e) managing concurrent denials; f) coordinating weekly Complex Case Review; g) collecting clinical process and outcomes data, including Ecare; h) communicating with patients and their families around plan of care; I) assisting with physician documentation; j) arranging for patient education; k) communicating and collaborating with physicians, their office staff and staff of ancillary departments (e.g., lab, pharmacy); l) assist with ensuring accuracy of patient demographic and insurance information; and m) assisting with making the appropriate referrals to other departments (e.g., PT/OT/ST).

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices ( https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and

Benefits ( https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ).

Salary Range:

Hourly Rate Minimum $1.00 Midpoint $50.00 Maximum $100

Required Qualifications:

Mandatory: Current CA RN license. Conversant knowledge and experience with case management, care coordination, and/or utilization review

Demonstrate the ability in collaborating with physicians

Ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

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
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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