Nurse Manager II, UM Discharge Planning

Position Title: Nurse Manager II UM / Discharge Planning (Confidential Client)
Location: San Francisco CA Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $239000 - $259000/yr
• Annual Bonus: 15% eligibility

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package offered by a leading healthcare organization.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our client is a leading healthcare organization operating a 240-bed facility in the downtown San Francisco metro area. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining compliance with the highest clinical and regulatory standards.

Position Summary

This Nurse Manager II role oversees Utilization Management and Discharge Planning operations in a 24/7 healthcare environment. The position involves leading implementation of best practice models managing care delivery across multiple locations and directing clinical teams while ensuring optimal patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Must-Haves

• Recent nursing and management experience in acute care UR/Case management
• Minimum 5 years of experience in patient care delivery
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business operations clinical healthcare or directly related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a leadership role
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)
• California Registered Nurse License (required at hire)
• Basic Life Support certification (required at hire)

Primary Functions

• Lead implementation of best practice models and patient care delivery systems across multiple locations
• Delegate tasks related to investigation and resolution of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services
• Facilitate collaboration with physicians outside healthcare providers and healthcare team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care
• Monitor resource needs in clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization
• Manage use and maintenance of equipment supplies and medications
• Ensure safe environment for patients and employees
• Create and advocate for developmental opportunities; build collaborative cross-functional relationships
• Hire train and develop talent for growth opportunities and succession planning
• Manage designated units or teams by translating business plans into tactical action items
• Oversee completion of work assignments and identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage hospital administrative functions including recruitment performance evaluation training and development and quality/risk management
• Design continuous survey readiness activities and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Lead development monitoring and control of departmental payroll and non-payroll budgets
• Develop strategic partnerships with physicians and service area leaders
• Lead multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and hold teams accountable for performance
• Assist in design of emergency preparedness programs
• Lead project teams and monitor implementation and delivery on objectives
• Drive continuous improvement of quality and safety of clinical practices services and operations
• Hold staff accountable for maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Required Skills

• Patient care delivery management
• Healthcare operations management
• Team leadership and performance management
• Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission Nursing Practice Act federal/state requirements)
• Budget and financial management
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Quality and safety improvement
• Basic Life Support certification