Regional Nurse Director Case Management

Regional Nurse Director Case Management opportunity in scenic northeastern Maine: energize your career with impact, innovation, and community-driven purpose in a role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on results! This Nurse Director Utilization Review position offers a mission-driven, patient-first culture known for measurable outcomes, strong clinical quality, and remarkable patient experience, while the hospital advances evidence-based care with cutting-edge tools like AI-informed decision support, virtual nursing, and remote monitoring; the Regional Nurse Director Case Management will enjoy innovation-forward leadership piloting hospital-at-home and telehealth models, robust onboarding and continuing education with tuition assistance and paid CE, shared governance and professional councils, transparent career pathways, and a Just Culture that elevates safety, reduces burnout, and recognizes excellence through incentives, certification pay, and growth into enterprise leadership. As Case Management Nurse Director over a dynamic care coordination and utilization management service line, the role supports a rural health system located in northern Maine that offers two critical access hospital locations in addition to many outpatient clinic sites and has been awarded for their emergency care and overall patient satisfaction; the Nurse Director Case Management will guide utilization review, discharge planning, and transitions-of-care optimization across inpatient, ambulatory, and virtual settings, aligning authorization workflows, payor collaboration, and denials prevention with data-driven dashboards that elevate throughput, LOS, and readmission performance for the community. The Case Management Nurse Director will report to executive nursing leadership (CNO/VP of Care Management) with close partnership to Quality, Revenue Cycle, and Medical Staff leaders; this Regional Nurse Director Case Management role provides strong analyst, social work, and RN case manager support, leading daily interdisciplinary rounds, capacity management huddles, clinical documentation collaboration, and regulatory readiness while mentoring a friendly nursing team and a diverse group of healthcare professionals who value respectful communication, shared goals, and an outcomes-focused approach to care. Nestled in northeastern Maine, the Nurse Director Utilization Review will find four-season adventure and balance: pristine forests, lakes, and coastline for hiking, paddling, skiing, snowmobiling, and stargazing; a relaxed lifestyle with short commutes, affordable housing from cozy in-town homes to spacious country properties, and a reputation for safety and neighborly community; vibrant arts, fairs, and concerts, plus local cuisine from fresh Atlantic seafood to farm-to-table favorites; strong schools and nearby higher education access, modern broadband and reliable utilities, convenient regional airports with easy connections, clean air and night skies, accessible parks and trails, pet-friendly spaces, and a growing economy that rewards entrepreneurship—all reasons professionals choose the Regional Nurse Director Case Management career path here for both quality of life and long-term opportunity. The hospital is offering competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust health coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, and resources for mental wellbeing and professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr