Case Management Director - Ottumwa, IA 52501

SUPERVISES – Case Managers and Social Workers

Must-Haves

Graduate of a program of Registered Nursing.

Minimum of two years of Case Management experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost/quality management program.

Current RN license in the state of Iowa or a multistate license allowing to work in the state of Iowa

The Director of Case Management’s primary responsibilities include: The manager of case management is responsible and accountable for the implementation of the case management program at the hospital level. The components/roles of the inpatient case management program consist of the following: care facilitation, utilization management, case management and discharge planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of payer requirements and discharge planning regulations that support the effect for the development of departmental policies, procedures and standards .

• Working knowledge of Medicare, managed care, inpatient, outpatient and home health continuum, as well as utilization management , discharge planning and case management .

• Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes.

• Working knowledge of concepts of associated with performance improvement.

• Self-motivated, proven communication skills, assertive, able to work independently and as a team member.

• Demonstrated effective working relationships with physicians.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a program of Registered Nursing.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years of Case Management experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost/quality management program.

• Two to three years previous management experience is preferred with minimum of two years’ experience in hospital- based nursing.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

· Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates

· Current RN license in the state of Iowa or a multistate license allowing to work in the state of Iowa

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: On the road