Case Manager

Case Management

Full Time

88409BR

Job Summary

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $73.82 - $100.64 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

The Pediatric Nurse Case Manager coordinates resources and services in response to individual patient’s needs and fiscal realities, performs utilization review activities and oversees coordination of complex discharge planning for assigned case load. The Nurse Case Manager is an active member of the interdisciplinary team contributing to team goal setting. The Nurse Case manager acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives. The Nurse Case Manager provides age-appropriate assessments, interpretation of data, and delivery of interventions. Demonstrates the ability to work with any patient regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.

Required Qualifications

Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and abilities essential for successful performance of assigned duties.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated diplomacy, organization, and analytical ability.
Resourceful, self-directed, and assertive, with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage patient care in a high-volume work environment.
Basic computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience in case management, utilization review or discharge planning preferred.
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred.

License/Certification

RN license

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20

For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007870 CASE MGR EX

Job Category

Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

80%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

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