Nurse Manager of Utilization Management UM and Discharge Planning

Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning—lead the charge at a top-tier Bay Area hospital, driving smarter care, smoother discharges, and measurable outcomes in a role that blends strategy, heart, and high-impact leadership ✨.

The Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning will join a forward-looking healthcare organization known for innovation, safety, and a mission-driven, patient-first culture; as a Nurse Manager of Utilization Review and Discharge Planning, expect strong clinical collaboration, modern analytics, evidence-based practice support, and an award-winning workplace vibe with recent PR momentum, expansion investments, clinician-friendly tools, and a reputation that boosts career mobility and professional recognition.

Within the Utilization Management and Discharge Planning service line, the Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning will champion end-to-end Utilization Review, Care Coordination, Case Management, and Care Management to streamline throughput, reduce avoidable days, and elevate patient experience; this program partners closely with hospitalists, surgeons, APPs, pharmacy, social work, and therapy to deliver high-value care and timely transitions, and the hospital is recognized for outstanding patient survival rates in cardiology, including high performance in heart attack, heart failure, and heart bypass surgery, a meaningful differentiator for a Nursing Manager of Utilization Management dedicated to quality and outcomes.

Reporting to a seasoned Nurse Director of Utilization Management and Discharge Planning and collaborating with Physician Advisors, quality leaders, and finance partners, the Nurse Manager of UM and Discharge Planning will oversee daily operations, staffing and productivity, clinical documentation alignment, concurrent review (InterQual/MCG), regulatory readiness (CMS, Joint Commission), payer authorization and denials management, escalation pathways, observation optimization, readmission reduction, and safe, patient-centered discharge planning; this Nurse Manager of Utilization Review will be supported by friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team that values shared governance, transparent feedback loops, and continuous improvement.

Settle into Bay Area California life as a Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning and enjoy a Mediterranean climate, iconic outdoor adventures from coastal trails to redwood forests, world-class arts and concerts, a dynamic culinary scene, strong job market and innovation ecosystem, top-tier schools and universities, excellent healthcare access, robust public transit and commute options, walkable neighborhoods, bike-friendly routes, airports with global connectivity, and a vibrant, inclusive community; as a Nurse Manager of Utilization Review and Discharge Planning, choose from urban high-rises to quieter suburban enclaves, leverage plentiful fitness, parks, and family amenities, tap into entrepreneurship resources and digital infrastructure, and appreciate the region's design aesthetics, green spaces, and engaged civic culture—while planning smartly for cost of living, housing availability, and natural hazard readiness that come with the Bay Area's high-demand lifestyle.

The Nurse Manager of Utilization Management Discharge Planning can expect competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous time off, retirement matching, tuition assistance, paid CE, certification incentives, relocation support, and performance recognition; to explore this Nurse Manager of Utilization Review opportunity, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and spark your next career chapter—reach out now and let's make exceptional care happen together 📞.