Director of Case Management - San Diego - ref. z35452615
National Coalition Of Healthcare Recruiters San Diego Permanent
Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Case Manager-RN - Director of Case Management
Riverside | San Bernardino | Ontario, California
The Director of Case Management RN leads and manages the day-to-day operations of utilization, clinical resource and case management departments and focuses on the continuum of care for the patient population.
Develops case management programs that allows the hospital(s) to meet clinical resource management goals as well as third party and regulatory standards.
Manages and educates staff at all levels about effective clinical resource management. Provides formal and informal programs.
Maintains effective working relationships and effectively communicates the goals and objectives of the program to the medical staff, department staff, and others within and outside the hospital.
Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical protocols and pathways and makes recommendations for new ones.
Promotes organizational mission statement and goals and empowers staff and peers to achieve outstanding performance.
Effectively reports departmental activities, goals, and measures of success.
Works effectively with MCO staff and leadership to decrease denials or downgrades in reimbursement.
Maintains department standards for regulatory and accreditation purposes.
Actively seeks to resolve those issues brought forward by medical staff that have an adverse effect on patient outcomes.
Analyzes the issues for cost|benefit in terms of improving clinical and financial outcomes.
Prioritizes and recommends effective approaches that will improve clinical and financial outcomes in the hospital.
Primary liaison between Case Management and the hospital Quality Committee.
Managed Care Organization (MCO) experience preferred
Business planning experience preferred
Ability to lead a complex department to reach and exceed goals
Ability to work with other departments
Riverside | San Bernardino | Ontario, California
JO# 24571
General Summary:The Director of Case Management RN leads and manages the day-to-day operations of utilization, clinical resource and case management departments and focuses on the continuum of care for the patient population.
Develops case management programs that allows the hospital(s) to meet clinical resource management goals as well as third party and regulatory standards.
Manages and educates staff at all levels about effective clinical resource management. Provides formal and informal programs.
Maintains effective working relationships and effectively communicates the goals and objectives of the program to the medical staff, department staff, and others within and outside the hospital.
Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical protocols and pathways and makes recommendations for new ones.
Promotes organizational mission statement and goals and empowers staff and peers to achieve outstanding performance.
Effectively reports departmental activities, goals, and measures of success.
Works effectively with MCO staff and leadership to decrease denials or downgrades in reimbursement.
Maintains department standards for regulatory and accreditation purposes.
Actively seeks to resolve those issues brought forward by medical staff that have an adverse effect on patient outcomes.
Analyzes the issues for cost|benefit in terms of improving clinical and financial outcomes.
Prioritizes and recommends effective approaches that will improve clinical and financial outcomes in the hospital.
Primary liaison between Case Management and the hospital Quality Committee.
Recommends plans of care for high profile DRGs that incorporate effective Case Management strategies.
Experience: Two (2) years in Case Management Leadership. required
Five (5) years acute hospital case management experience preferredManaged Care Organization (MCO) experience preferred
Business planning experience preferred
McKesson InterQual experience preferred
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
MSN, MBA or MHA preferred preferred
Certifications|Licensures: Registered Nurse License required
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred
Special Skills: Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and quantitative analysis skillsAbility to lead a complex department to reach and exceed goals
Ability to work with other departments
Knowledge of Managed care trends, Medicare and Medicaid regulations
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