Director of Care Management
Director of Care Management
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Job Summary: The Care Management Supervisor oversees a team of care managers responsible for coordinating patient care across various stages of the care continuum. This role involves developing and implementing case management programs including utilization review intake or discharge planning and managed care contracting or negotiation. The supervisor evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is aligned with clinical guidelines and organizational standards balancing clinical and financial considerations with the needs of patients and their families. This position requires extensive experience and judgment to effectively plan and accomplish goals while providing leadership and direction to a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of care managers in the coordination of patient care ensuring effective planning delivery and followup.
- Develop and implement care management programs including utilization review discharge planning and managed care negotiations.
- Evaluate patient care data and outcomes to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
- Balance clinical needs with financial considerations and family preferences to enhance patient quality of life and improve care outcomes.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance in patient care decisions ensuring that all processes align with organizational goals.
- Mentor and develop case management staff providing support training and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care planning.
- Review and approve care plans ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to care management and patient care coordination.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and reporting of care management activities and patient progress.
- Engage in regular communication with senior leadership to report on care management outcomes challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification required.
- Minimum of 710 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 35 years in care management or a related healthcare leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of care management principles utilization review managed care processes and discharge planning.
- Proven ability to balance clinical decisionmaking with financial considerations and patient/family needs.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fastpaced environment.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations standards and accreditation requirements.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to make sound clinical and business decisions.
Work Environment: This position typically reports to top management and requires a high degree of creativity initiative and problemsolving ability. The role may involve leading and directing the work of others with a wide degree of latitude in decisionmaking.
Benefits:
- SignOn BonusandRelocation Assistanceavailable.
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical dental and flexible spending accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program (up to $20000
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
