Ambulatory Nurse Case Manager RN

Job Summary

The Case Manager will work independently but receives direction concerning the overall goals and objectives of the department and participates in actions to achieve these departmental goals. Performance of case management and care coordination is facilitated primarily through telephonic and electronic and/ or on-site communication with UCDH personnel and individual patients on a longitudinal, scheduled, or as needed frequency. This role has responsibility for the assessment of patients across infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Apply By Date:
February 5th, 2026 by 11:59pm.

• Two years’ experience with case management of patients with chronic and complex conditions
• Two years clinical, hospital-based experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Experience in identifying and analyzing care/service needs for patients
• Knowledge of nursing care plans and ability to develop care plans utilizing evidence-based guidelines
• Skills to perform in-depth chart analysis to provide accurate information in a concise, informative manner
• Ability to perform work in a telephonic and/ or on-site setting, performing assessments, disease management, self-management education, and complex case management of high-risk patients
• Knowledge of care/services provided in differing levels of care, i.e., ambulatory, and institutional settings, community-based resources, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, and palliative care
• Analytical skills to identify and obtain pertinent data from multiple sources to identify patient care needs
• Ability to make independent judgments based on clinical knowledge and experience required in planning for short, immediate, and long-term goals
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, both inter- and intra-departmental to create a cooperative relationship and positive work environment
• Effective time management skills to accommodate special projects, deadlines, and priorities

• Certified Case Manager Certification in specialty area
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

• 80% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Communication/ Coordination/ Consultation/ Documentation
• 10% - Professional Development

Ambulatory Case Management, within the Health Management and Education department, serves to improve the health of high-risk patients through empowerment, self-management support, care coordination, case management, and education. The program aims to develop an effective and cost-efficient system of delivering and managing patient-centered care with a focus on chronic illness requiring case management.

• Salary or Pay Range: $71.27- $104.40
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 105
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CASE MGR NEX
• UC Job Code: 007871
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
• Location:
  
  UCDHAS Building (HSP
  165)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as…