Nurse Manager Care Coordination

OverviewFrench Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go towww.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Relocation Assistance.

Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.

Matching Retirement Program.

Pension fully funded by the Hospital.

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Flexible spending accounts.

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.

Wellness Program.

Paid Time Off (PTO).

ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:As our Nurse Manager of Care Coordination French Hospital Medical Center, you’ll report to our Director of Care Coordination and oversee a department of case-management staff. In this role you will be responsible for the oversight of daily operations to ensure efficient and compliant departmental execution of the organization’s Care Coordination goals and key performance metrics. These duties include: staff performance management, reviewing or gathering of data to promote performance improvement, participation in or facilitation of meetings or projects related to departmental functions.Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Manages areas including organizing and executing all activities, staffing, performance improvement in the delivery of clinical services (such as LOS reduction), and reports needs within the Medical Center and Dignity Health, as well as government and regulatory reporting.

Implements Care Coordination activities according to the needs, requirements, and policies of the Medical Center, the affiliated medical groups and health plans, Dignity Health, any Federal and State agencies, and according to standard practices of the professions under the manager’s accountability

Consults and collaborates with other managers, physicians, administration, and community based healthcare workers regarding care management issues identified through corporate or facility initiatives and current literature.

Oversees the department in an efficient manner to ensure timely and compliant care coordination, discharge planning, utilization review and social work interventions resulting in quality patient care.

QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or experience equivalent required.

Minimum of three (3) years experience in Care Coordination or Case Management required.

Required Licensure:

Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.

Preferred:

CM certification preferred.

#LI-DH#CCLeader#CareCoordinationLeadership#CareCoordinationCSHPay Range$51.66 - $74.91 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.