Ambulatory Nurse Case Manager RN; CASE MGR NEX

Job Summary

This role supports patients partially onsite at Sacramento County Health Center in Sacramento as well as through telephonic outreach from UC Davis Health’s Health Administration Services Building in Rancho Cordova. The Case Manager will work independently but receives direction concerning the overall goals and objectives of the department and participates in actions to achieve these departmental goals. Performance of case management and care coordination is facilitated through telephonic, electronic and/or on-site communication with UCD Health personnel and individual patients on a longitudinal, scheduled, or as needed frequency.

This role has responsibility for the assessment, treatment, or care of patients of infants, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

• Two years' experience with case management of patients chronic and complex conditions.
• Two years clinical, hospital-based experience, inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Experience in identifying and analyzing care/service needs for patients.
• Knowledge of nursing care plans and ability to develop care plans utilizing evidence-based guidelines.
• Skills to perform in-depth chart analysis to provide accurate information in a concise, informative manner.
• Ability to perform work in a telephonic and/or on-site setting, performing assessments, disease management, self-management education, and complex case management of high-risk patients.
• Knowledge of care/services provided in differing levels of care, i.e., ambulatory, and institutional settings, community-based resources, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, and palliative care.
• Analytical skills to identify and obtain pertinent data from multiple sources to identify patient care needs.
• Ability to make independent judgments based on clinical knowledge and experience required in planning for short, immediate, and long-term goals.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, both inter- and intra-departmental to create a cooperative relationship and positive work environment.
• Effective time management skills to accommodate special projects, deadlines, and priorities.

• Certified Case Manager Certification in specialty area.
• BSN

• 80% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Communication/Coordination/Consultation/Documentation
• 10% - Professional Development

Ambulatory Case Management serves to improve the health of high-risk patients through empowerment, self-management support, care coordination, case management, and education. The program aims to develop an effective and cost-efficient system of delivering and managing patient-centered care with a focus on chronic illness requiring case management.

• Salary or Pay Range: $71.27 - $104.40
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CASE MGR NEX
• UC Job Code: 007871
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
• Location:
  
  UCDHAS Building (HSP
  165)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

• Standing
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting
  - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
  - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

• Sustained attention and concentration
  - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize
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