Director of Case Management – Registered Nurse (RN) – Up to $20K Sign-On Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Case Management

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) - Director

SPECIALTY UNIT: Case Management 

LOCATION: Austin, TX

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description and Responsibilities:

 We are in search for a great Director of Case Management to run a 40-person 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 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 3 years recent clinical or Case Management experience required.

·      Previous management experience REQUIRED.