What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Assistant Nurse Manager, Utilization Management position at AZAD Technology Partners?
Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc.) is seeking an Interim Assistant Nurse Manager, Utilization Management for a W2 Contract position based in San Diego, CA.
Schedule: Full time, 5x8's, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks with high likelihood of extending
Compensation:
This position offers a daily rate of $630 to $650 which equates to $3,150 to $3,250 per week (based on a 5-day workweek)
Per Diems: Lodging: $199 per day and Meals & Incidentals: $86 per day
Per diems are paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $1,995 per week
Auto Stipend: $25 per day
Auto Stipend is paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $175 per week
Total Weekly Compensation (Daily Rate Per Diems Stipend): Between $5,320 to $5,420 per week
Benefits: Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Co-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Cafeteria plan access and 401(k) retirement plan.
Summary:
The Interim Assistant Nurse Manager – Utilization Management is an individual contributor role responsible for supporting the timely discharge and disposition of complex patients receiving care at outside facilities. This position serves as the primary local point of contact and partners closely with regional and facility-based teams to enhance coordination across Utilization Management, bed flow, and hospital operations.
This role plays a critical part in improving patient throughput, reducing outside utilization, and minimizing excess patient days through proactive case management, real-time collaboration, and effective escalation of high-risk cases.
Essential Functions:
Serve as the local liaison between Utilization Management, care coordination, and hospital operations teams
Facilitate timely discharge planning and patient disposition for complex cases in outside facilities
Proactively identify and address barriers to discharge, including clinical, operational, and logistical challenges
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., UM, bed management, care coordination) to ensure alignment and continuity of care
Monitor and manage high-risk and high-visibility cases, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation
Support efforts to reduce outside utilization and length of stay through effective case progression strategies
Maintain strong communication with external facilities to ensure real-time updates and coordination
Provide visibility into case status, risks, and opportunities for improved throughput
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices
Qualifications:
BSN or BA in a healthcare-related field highly preferred; relevant experience in lieu of degree will be considered. Master's degree preferred
Current California RN license required
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Clinical nursing experience relevant to Utilization Management required, including a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
Skills & Competencies:
Strong understanding of appeal and grievance processes
Solid clinical background with the ability to apply clinical judgment in utilization review settings
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., Medicare guidelines and compliance standards)
Strong Excel and data management skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency navigating multiple systems, software platforms, and documentation tools
About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.):
HCEPInc. values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.
Salary : $630 - $650