Director - Case Management

Director - Case Management

Las Cruces, NM, USA

About the Job Director - Case Management

Overview: The Director of Case Management is accountable for the implementation, coordination and management of the Department. Direction of the Department will include clinical, financial, quality and HR management as well as program planning, education, monitoring, and maintenance. The Director of Patient Management is responsible for this program that transitions patients through the continuum of care in a timely and cost effective manner. Will oversee approximately 20 team members (RNs, Social Workers and one Clerical Support). The Director also has oversight of the Patient Advocate program. The Director of Case Management provides services to patient throughout the lifespan including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric age groups. The Director will be available to provide services in any area of the hospital including (but not limited to) the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), the Emergency Department (ED), Critical Care Units (ICU and CCU), Telemetry Units, Medical/Surgical Units, Womens and Childrens Units (L&D, PEDS, NSY, NICU), and Out-Patient Services (Observation Units, Cath Lab, same day surgery, etc.)

Qualifications

• Current license as an RN in New Mexico or compact license.
• At least 3 years of Utilization and case management experience.
• At least 2 years previous leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Certification as a CCM or ACM is preferred.
• Certification by the National Association of Healthcare Professionals or InterQual is desirable.

Benefits

• Dental, Vision, Life and Medical Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• PTO
• Retirement
• Company Perks
• Full-time Contract