Case Manager (Utilization Management) - Per Diem - Weekends Only

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Position Summary:

City of Hope is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our Case Management team, specializing in cancer treatment. In this role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating patient care along the continuum, advocating for patients, and ensuring their satisfaction while focusing on cancer care. Thisopportunityis for per diem, 8-hour day shifts.There is a minimum of 1 shift per week availability required for per diem. The required work days will be Saturdays and/or Sundays only.The per diem flat rate for this position is $85.816/hr and there is an additional weekend differential of $14.24/hr.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Utilize the Case Management process to effectively communicate and coordinate patient care, ensuring a seamless experience for patients receiving cancer treatment.
• Serve as a patient advocate, actively promoting customer satisfaction by addressing patient concerns and facilitating their needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess and plan patient care, ensuring timely access to necessary resources and services.
• Monitor patient progress and identify opportunities for care improvement, working to enhance the overall quality of care delivery.
• Conduct prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization reviews to assess medical necessity and level of care
• Identifying opportunities to reduce avoidable delays

• Coordinate with case management and discharge planning teams to ensure smooth transitions of care

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Current CA RN License
• Minimum of three years current clinical experience, preferred background in oncology nursing
• BLS Certification, through the American Heart Association
• Experience in case management and familiarity with cancer treatment protocols.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient advocacy and satisfaction.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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