#122229 (RN) Supervisor, Care Management - La Jolla

DESCRIPTION

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• A minimum of two (2+) or more years of acute Case Management RN experience, or a combination of one (1) year of acute Case Management RN experience and two (2+) or more years of RN Case Management experience.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Ability to effectively supervise a team and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with care coordination and case management.
• A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing. May consider candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree currently in progress.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Case Manager or Certified Case Manager (ACM or CCM).
• Inpatient acute care clinical RN experience.
• Recent work experience in acute case management.
• MSN
• Recent experience leading a team, project, or committee.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.

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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