(RN) Palliative Nurse Case Manager - Per Diem

Job 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, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. This position will work with the outpatient Palliative Care team to provide palliative services to patients and families throughout UCSD. The Per Diem Nurse Care Manager (NCM) will support the interdisciplinary palliative care team by providing clinical care coordination, patient triage, symptom management support, and care transitions for a medically complex patient population. Responsibilities include managing patient communication (phone/MyChart) and triaging urgent clinical needs, coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting symptom management, medication reconciliation, and care planning, facilitating referrals (hospice, home health, specialty services) and partnering closely with physicians/APPs to ensure continuity and quality of care. This position requires strong clinical knowledge of symptom management, including pain management, and experience working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Strong clinical, communication, and advocacy skills are essential. Responsibilities Manage patient communication via phone/MyChart and triage urgent clinical needs Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings Support symptom management, medication reconciliation, and care planning Facilitate referrals (hospice, home health, specialty services) Partner closely with physicians/APPs to ensure continuity and quality of care Minimum Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing RN license issued by the State of California BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months of hire date At least one year of outpatient RN experience working with patients at the end of life or with life‑limiting progressive illnesses Recent experience with 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, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and compassionately to patients and families Ability to demonstrate individualized care to vulnerable populations Preferred Qualifications BSN or MSN Experience with Hospice/Palliative Care Bilingual: English/Spanish Special Conditions Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 – $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 – $91.16 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Equal Opportunity Statement UC San Diego 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. 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. The University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy: UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr