Nurse Manager II – Utilization Management Discharge Planning
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nurse Manager II Utilization Management / Discharge Planning
Location: San Francisco CA (Onsite)
Compensation: $239000 $259000 base salary 15% annual bonus
Relocation: Available (nationwide)
Sponsorship: Not available
Facility: 240-bed hospital in downtown San Francisco
Vendor fee-$9560- $10360
The Nurse Manager II for Utilization Management (UM) and Discharge Planning is responsible for overseeing clinical and operational performance within an acute care setting. This role ensures effective patient throughput compliance with regulatory standards and high-quality patient outcomes. The position involves leadership of case management and utilization review functions with accountability for team performance resource utilization and care coordination.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage Utilization Management and Discharge Planning teams
- Oversee patient care delivery processes to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. Joint Commission Nursing Practice Act federal and state requirements)
- Manage departmental budgets and financial performance
- Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational goals
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as length of stay and readmission rates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including physicians nursing staff and administration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in patient care delivery
- Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare operations business operations or related field
- Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting
- Recent experience in Utilization Review (UR) Case Management or Discharge Planning within an acute care hospital
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in a unionized hospital environment
- Project management experience
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience with emergency preparedness planning
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across departments
- Current or recent Nurse Manager Case Management Manager or Utilization Review Manager
- Experience leading teams in a mid-to-large acute care hospital
- Strong understanding of clinical operations and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to manage performance metrics and improve operational efficiency
- High-priority backfill role
- Candidates are evaluated quickly; only highly qualified submissions are recommended
- Limited submission slots available
