Full-time Onsite with Paid Relocation

Sign-On Bonus: No
Bonus Description: Relocation Negotiable

Relocation Package: Partial

Our Award-Winning Client Our client is nationally recognized and has garnered numerous accolades across various sectors for its commitment to healthcare excellence and its positive impact on the communities it serves.

Must-Haves:

• Completion of a Registered Nursing program.
• At least two years of experience in Case Management, specifically in utilization management, discharge planning, or other cost/quality management roles.
• Valid RN license in the state of Iowa or a multistate license applicable in Iowa.

Job Description:

The Director of Case Management will oversee the hospital's case management program, focusing on care facilitation, utilization management, case management, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operations of Case Managers and Social Workers, providing leadership and educational support.
• Ensure the department’s documentation complies with necessary regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with financial and quality departments to enhance quality improvement programs and analyze data trends such as Avoidable Days and Readmissions.
• Maintain and enhance skills in case management and utilization review to adequately cover patient caseloads and hospital staffing requirements.
• Facilitate communication with physicians to aid in the development of patient treatment plans and manage level of care and bed assignments.
• Handle personnel actions including hiring, performance evaluations, and the management of schedules and payroll records.
• Lead daily Multidisciplinary Rounds to foster interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic patient care.
• Engage actively in discharge planning, providing essential education and resources tailored to the needs of patients and their families.
• Participate in the Utilization Review Committee and Revenue Recycle Committee, aiming to optimize clinical resource utilization.
• Uphold compliance with all relevant regulations and standards from agencies such as the Joint Commission and CMS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in understanding payer requirements, discharge planning regulations, and the development of operational policies.
• Knowledgeable about Medicare, managed care, and the continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient, and home health.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of healthcare professionals.
• Skilled in performance improvement methodologies.
• Strong self-motivation, communication skills, and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous management experience of two to three years is preferred, along with a minimum of two years in hospital-based nursing.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Mandatory Reporter Certificates for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse in Iowa
• Current RN license in the state of Iowa or a multistate license valid in Iowa.

Company Culture & Perks: Our client's mission is to enhance community health, with a vision that aims to be the preferred choice for healthcare, where physicians and providers want to practice, and employees want to work. Their core values focus on championing patient care, doing the right thing, embracing individuality, acting with kindness, and making a difference together.

Benefits:

• Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Equity Options
• Work from Home Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Additional Perks

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.