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Nurse Manager - Utilization Management/Discharge Planning

MDA Edge

Nursing Leadership Position

Leads best practice implementation and patient care delivery systems across multiple locations.

Delegates investigation and resolution of patient/family concerns regarding care and services.

Facilitates physician and healthcare team collaboration for optimal continuum of care.

Monitors clinical resource needs and manages equipment, supplies, and medications.

Maintains clinical expertise and provides supervision aligned with scope of practice.

Ensures compliance with Nursing Practice Act, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.

Creates developmental opportunities and coaches staff for performance improvement.

Translates business plans into tactical actions and ensures policy/procedure compliance.

Manages HR functions including recruitment, performance evaluation, and labor relations.

Oversees 24/7 care delivery operations with multidisciplinary hospital teams.

Leads strategic projects for operational efficiency, quality improvement, and root cause analysis.

Drives continuous quality/safety improvements and regulatory readiness activities.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

Experience in patient care delivery.

Experience in business operations, clinical healthcare, or related field.

Leadership experience with or without direct reports.

Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.

Recent nursing and management experience in acute care UR/Case Management required.

Patient care delivery management.

Healthcare operations management.

Team leadership and performance management.

Regulatory compliance management.

Budget and financial management.

Strategic planning and implementation.

Quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Basic Life Support certification.

Union hospital environment experience.

Project management expertise.

Data analysis and reporting skills.

Emergency preparedness planning.

Cross-functional collaboration abilities.

MDA Edge
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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