5+ years of experience in case management or related field
Strong understanding of oncology care and patient navigation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
Conduct complex care coordination for high-risk cancer patients
Identify and advocate for patient issues using the nursing process
Collaborate with healthcare providers and community resources
Implement and monitor healthcare options and services
Foster continuity of care to reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plans
Retirement savings options
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment focused on patient care
Access to UCLA Health System resources
Full Job Description
Description
MS Senior population enrolled in UCLA Medical Group are high-risk for unplanned hospital admissions, ED visits, and readmission. Many of these events are preventable with high initiative-driven nurse led intervention, such as early recognition treatment related side effects, symptom triage, rapid escalation to Specialty/treatment team, and coordinator discharge planning. Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the ICMNurse Case Manager performs complex care coordination for high-risk MA cancer patients. The Nurse Case Manager uses the nursing process to identify and advocate for patient issues. S/he works collaboratively with the patient, Faculty Practice Group, community resources, other providers, managed care operations, the UCLA Health System, and health plans to implement, identify, coordinate, and monitor options and services to meet at-risk patients' healthcare needs.
The ICM Nurse Case Manager aims to foster continuity of care and reduce unnecessary utilization of healthcare services by coordinating and providing health services to meet individuals' health needs. This is achieved by connecting key individuals involved in the care of the patient and decreasing fragmentation and duplication of care, the ICM Nurse Case Manager is able to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of the care that is delivered across all settings and levels of care.
Salary range: $143,675 - $185,811/Annual
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
