Nurse Navigator - Radiology - Special - FT/Day

Updated: Apr 14, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Radiology - Special

UC Title: CASE MGR EX

Position Number: 40322468

Reports to: Nurse Services Supervisor 2

Working Title: Nurse Navigator

Cost Center: Radiology - Special (427144) 

Bargaining Unit: UPTE

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 8/04/2023

Job Code: 007870

Hours: 40

Shift: Full-Time/Days

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Incumbent is responsible for high level screening, assessment and planning for an identified high risk group of patients primarily in the Interventional Radiology Department, but in other service areas as needed. Collaborates with the attending and resident staff, as well as nursing, ancillary, professional, and technical staff, to coordinate the delivery of high quality, individualized, cost-effective patient care. Utilizes UR criteria (Interqual) to appropriately screen patients for admission or discharge. Concurrently, 1.) intervenes to enhance patient quality outcomes, 2.) ensures clinical information in the medical record is clear and complete reflecting the patient's accurate illness , and 3.) works collaboratively with physicians to improve the overall quality of the clinical documentation and to establish accurate assignment of patient status orders (e.g., observation, inpatient). Maintains ongoing communication with the patient/family , medical staff, caregivers, and third party payers to set priorities, plan, organize and implement care that is goal directed toward quality outcomes.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Annual Rate  Minimum  $125,363.52                         Midpoint  $145,408.32                         Maximum   $165,432.24

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Familiarity with Utilization Review criteria

Familiarity of Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH and CCS requirements

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience working on a specialty unit (Med Surg, any ICU, ED, Mental Health)

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Must possess complete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient population

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Minimum 5 years of clinical experience

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Nurse(Required)

Preferred Qualifications: 

ACMA and/or CCM Certification

Previous Case Management experience

Previous experience working as a RN in an emergency or trauma department

BSN and/or Master's degree

Bilingual skills

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.