Nurse Manager of Utilization Management UM and Discharge Planning

Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning —lead the charge at a top-tier Bay Area hospital, driving smarter care, smoother discharges, and measurable outcomes in a role that blends strategy, heart, and high-impact leadership. The Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning will join a forward-looking healthcare organization known for innovation, safety, and a mission-driven, patient-first culture. Within the Utilization Management and Discharge Planning service line, the Nurse Manager will champion end-to-end utilization review, care coordination, case management, and care management to streamline throughput, reduce avoidable days, and elevate patient experience. This program partners closely with hospitalists, surgeons, APPs, pharmacy, social work, and therapy to deliver high-value care and timely transitions, and the hospital is recognized for outstanding patient survival rates in cardiology. Reporting to a seasoned Nurse Director of Utilization Management and Discharge Planning and collaborating with physician advisors, quality leaders and finance partners, the Nurse Manager will oversee daily operations, staffing and productivity, clinical documentation alignment, concurrent review (InterQual/MCG), regulatory readiness (CMS, Joint Commission), payer authorization and denials management, escalation pathways, observation optimization, readmission reduction, and safe, patient-centered discharge planning. The Nurse Manager can expect competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, generous time off, retirement matching, tuition assistance, paid CE, certification incentives, relocation support and performance recognition. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clinical Management Consultants