Updated: May 1, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Position Summary:

Reporting to the NCIU Manager and Medical Director, the Case Manager will serve as the primary person to coordinate neonatal High Risk Infant Follow-up (HRIF) services among the county CCS programs, HRIF programs located in community and intermediate NICUs, state CMS regional offices, clients/families, and others related to HRIF services. Ensures client eligibility for the HRIF program and coordinates services with State and County CCS Programs and other local agencies. Functions as the key person responsible for the data collation reporting for patients in the HRIF program and works closely with affiliate hospitals and the HRIF team in meeting mandated reporting requirements. Works with the NICU Medical Director to ensure the HRIF program fully participates in the CMS Branch Program evaluation process by providing required data and information and participates in the CMS Branch in developing quality improvement (QI) activities including the development of performance measurement and required QI reports. Participates in NICU discharge planning and actively ensures client referrals and services including follow up. Gathers medical reports and assessments for review by team members and incorporates the psycho-motor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Travels as needed to affiliate hospitals to support HRIF program and duties.

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).

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.