Director of Case Management SeniorLevel Role
Job Description
The Director of Case Management is responsible for overseeing the hospital s case management program including care facilitation utilization management and discharge planning. This leadership role provides education supervision and direction for Case Managers and Social Workers to ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency.
Requirements
Supervises: Case Managers and Social Workers
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead educate and oversee daily workflows of Case Managers and Social Workers.
- Monitor department documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with CFO and Quality Department to develop and maintain quality improvement initiatives (e.g. Avoidable Days Readmissions).
- Maintain case management and utilization review skills to assist with staffing needs.
- Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs treatment plans and bed placements.
- Manage personnel actions such as hiring performance appraisals scheduling and payroll records.
- Facilitate daily multidisciplinary rounds to ensure holistic patient care collaboration.
- Participate in discharge planning providing education and resources to patients and families.
- Serve as an active participant in Utilization Review and Revenue Cycle Committees.
- Ensure efficient clinical resource utilization and costeffective patient care.
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission CMS state/local regulations and hospital policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Understanding of payer requirements and discharge planning regulations.
- Knowledge of Medicare managed care inpatient/outpatient care and home health services.
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals at all levels to achieve quality outcomes.
- Familiarity with performance improvement strategies.
- Strong leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective working relationships with physicians.
Education & Certifications
- Graduate of a Registered Nursing program (BSN preferred).
- Current RN license in Iowa or multistate license allowing practice in Iowa.
- Iowa Mandatory Reporter Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Case Management experience in utilization management case management or discharge planning.
- Preferred 23 years of previous management experience in hospitalbased nursing.
Benefits
Interview Process
- Phone Interview
- OnSite Interview
Company Culture & Perks
Our Mission:
Making communities healthier
Our Vision:
We want to create places where:
- People choose to come for healthcare
- Physicians and providers want to practice
- Employees want to work
Core Values:
Champion patient care
Do the right thing
Embrace individuality
Act with kindness
Make a difference together
Benefits
Medical dental and vision insurance
Retirement & equity options
Life insurance
Paid time off & workfromhome flexibility
Employee wellness resources
Lead, educate, and oversee daily workflows of Case Managers and Social Workers. Monitor department documentation for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with CFO and Quality Department to develop and maintain quality improvement initiatives (e.g., Avoidable Days, Readmissions). Maintain case management and utilization review skills to assist with staffing needs. Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs, treatment plans, and bed placements. Manage personnel actions such as hiring, performance appraisals, scheduling, and payroll records. Facilitate daily multidisciplinary rounds to ensure holistic patient care collaboration. Participate in discharge planning, providing education and resources to patients and families. Serve as an active participant in Utilization Review and Revenue Cycle Committees. Ensure efficient clinical resource utilization and cost-effective patient care. Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state/local regulations, and hospital policies. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Lead, educate, and oversee daily workflows of Case Managers and Social Workers. Monitor department documentation for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with CFO and Quality Department to develop and maintain quality improvement initiatives (e.g., Avoidable Days, Readmissions). Maintain case management and utilization review skills to assist with staffing needs. Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs, treatment plans, and bed placements. Manage personnel actions such as hiring,