(RN) Palliative Nurse Case Manager - Per Diem

#139924 – Palliative Nurse Case Manager (Per Diem) Filing Deadline: Mon 6/15/2026 Payroll Title: NURSE PD Department: Palliative Care Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8‑Hour Shift, Monday‑Friday Description UC San Diego Health is a Magnet‑designated organization, a prestigious recognition awarded to only 10% of U.S. hospitals. Magnet status emphasizes transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, resulting in superior patient outcomes. This Per Diem Nurse Care Manager (NCM) will support the outpatient Palliative Care team by providing clinical care coordination, patient triage, symptom management support, and care transitions for medically complex patients. Responsibilities include managing patient communications via phone or MyChart, triaging urgent clinical needs, coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting symptom management and medication reconciliation, facilitating referrals (hospice, home health, specialty services), and partnering closely with physicians and APPs to ensure continuity and quality of care. Clinical knowledge of symptom and pain management and experience working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care are required. Strong clinical, communication, and advocacy skills are essential. Autonomous nursing care requires the ability to assess and provide appropriate nursing actions based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. Provided care is consistent with ANA Standards of Practice, and independent judgment is exercised within interdisciplinary contexts. Cover Letter: While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. Minimum Qualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing school. Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California. BART or BLS skills at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months. At least one year of outpatient RN experience caring for patients at the end of life or with life‑limiting progressive illnesses. Recent experience processing prior authorizations. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to manage a caseload, including intake and triage of symptom calls and coordination of care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveying complex medical information clearly and compassionately to patients and families. Ability to provide individualized care to vulnerable populations. Preferred Qualifications BSN or MSN degree. Experience with hospice or palliative care. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Special Conditions Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 – $190,342 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 – $91.16. Factors determining compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business needs. Equal Opportunity Employment The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate who accepts an offer must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years indicating misconduct, or any appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Misconduct includes violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. See below for relevant policies. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr