The Utilization Management Case Manager PD is responsible for the utilization review, utilization management, quality assurance, and discharge planning activities for assigned services/areas/patients within Cottage Health System. Case management activities will result in quality outcomes, optimal care/cost management of services and/or procedures, a high level of customer satisfaction, and contribution to an overall value oriented experience of stakeholders and persons served.

QUALIFICATIONS   All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.   LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum: Current California Nursing license in good standing (required as of June 2006) Preferred: Certification in Case Management  YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum: 2 years direct patient care experience in an acute care setting. Other patient care experience may be considered. Preferred: Previous experience as a case manager in an acute care setting.