What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at UCSF Health?
The Case Manager promotes the achievement of optimal clinical and resource outcomes and is responsible for facilitating appropriate lengths of stay for all hospital admissions in accordance with its goals and objectives. The case manager is responsible for a designated patient caseload that is considered complex and resource intensive, and oversees coordination of complex discharge planning for assigned case load. The Case Manager is an active member of the interdisciplinary team contributing to team goal setting. The 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 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, sexual orientation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.
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).
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Required Qualifications
- Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in a Healthcare related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
- Demonstrates resourcefulness, superior written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational and analytic skills.
- Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high volume work environment.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with an electronic patient record
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
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 licensure required
About UCSF
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
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
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Salary : $74 - $101
