Nurse Navigator - Pulmonary Services - FT Days - 58946-1A

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Updated: Oct 24, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Pulmonary Services

Job Description:

UC Title: CASE MGR EX

Position Number: 40773749

Reports to: Ambulatory Care Patient Mgr 1

Working Title: Nurse Navigator

Cost Center: Pulmonary Services (427185)

Bargaining Unit: UPTE

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 4/21/2023

Job Code: 007870

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Incumbent collaborates with the attending and resident medical staff, as well as nursing, ancillary and technical staff to coordinate the delivery of high quality, individualized, cost-effective patient care. Coordinates resource utilization throughout the HealthSystem and evaluates services provided. Coordinates interdisciplinary referrals utilizing pre-established criteria for quality and appropriateness to the acute care or ambulatory setting. Performs the appropriate utilization review functions on the managed population utilizing approved Intensity of Service and Severity of Illness criteria. Supports the performance improvement process through comprehensive analysis of patterns and trends. Interacts with the patient/family. Utilizes nursing process, as appropriate, to set priorities, plan, organize and implement care that is directed toward self-care outcomes.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range:

Annual Rate  Minimum  $125,363.52                       Midpoint            $145,408.32                       Maximum            $165,432.24

Required Qualifications:

Current CA RN license

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

Basic Life Support Certification from AHA

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese (certain clinics may require this qualification)

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

·       Background Check and Live Scan

·       Legal Right to Work in the United States

·       Vaccination Policies

·       Smoking and Tobacco Policy

·       Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

·       California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

·       E-Verify

·       Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.