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Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Case Management

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Director of Case Management  

LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description and Responsibilities:

 We are in search of a great Director of Case Management to run an office with a great team.  This role requires a candidate to have at least 3-5 years of progressive leadership. 

• Responsible and accountable for the management of staff and services related to Case Management. 
• Accountable for the effective and efficient management of continuum of care services. 
• Provides education and leadership in directing a comprehensive Clinical Case Management program that coordinates efforts toward a seamless Continuum of Care. 
• Assists leadership to ensure the stability and reputation of the hospital by ensuring compliance with all legal, licensure, and accreditation requirements. 
• Acts as a liaison to the Central Business Office to ensure that all Accounts and Revenue activity is being handled timely and appropriately. 
• Maintains 24-hour accountability. 
• Embrace and consistently demonstrate our hospital initiatives, encompassing both patients and employees. 

Knowledge / Skills:

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Case Management in the Acute Care setting.  
• Comprehension of the importance of clinical care progression, patient education and resource management required. 
• Knowledge of Utilization Review, IS/SI criteria, reimbursement issues, and HCFA guidelines. 
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and to maintain constructive relationships in dealing with them. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  
• Participates in counseling and guidance of personnel. 
• Acts as a mediator between patient concerns and administration. 
• Ability to assume a leadership role with the Case Management Team to coordinate the delivery of services for patients and their families.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.   
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS issued by the American Heart Association required.
• UM/CM certification preferred.
• We need someone who has worked in acute care in the past 5 years and would prefer level 1 trauma experience.
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical or Case Management experience required.
• Previous management experience REQUIRED.