(RN) Supervisor, Care Management - Hillcrest - 134885

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.

With a growing patient population and market share, the UC San Diego Health Care Management team is growing! The department is seeking an experienced Case Manager to join their leadership team.

At the direction of the department manager, the Care Management Supervisor shares responsibility for day to day operation of the care management department including direct supervision of the staff. Facilitates patient centered care, interactive management and collaboration within the care management department, interprofessional team and the community that serves our patient population.

The Supervisor has primary responsibility facilitating patient flow. They demonstrate expertise and the ability to implement timely transitions of care with plans that are safe, effective and focused on preventing unplanned returns to the ED and or hospital. This role models the mission, vision, and core values of the organization; supports evidenced based practice to insure optimal outcomes.

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing.

• Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Accredited Case Manager or Certified Case Manager (ACM or CCM) or will obtain within one (1) year of hire.

• A minimum of two (2) years of acute RN Case Management or RN Care Coordination experience working with patients in the acute care setting.

• A minimum of four (4) years of RN experience in acute care.

• Experienced with utilization review and/or appropriate utilization of health care resources

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills with various stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

• MSN or equivalent.

• Expertise using InterQual Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise a team and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with care coordination and case management.

• Recent experience leading a team, project, or committee.

• 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.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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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