RN Director of Case Management Job Opening in Arizona

Job opening in a 100 bed hospital located in NW AZ, for a RN Director of Case Management to join their team. This position is located near Bullhead City, AZ.

This position is responsible for the planning, organizing and directing of functions of the Case Management Department of the hospital; helps to resolve complex patient needs through organizational resource management; acts as a resource person to the medical staff, hospital staff, administration and company; follows the facility’s policies and procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.

Every effort has been made to state the job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the director of case management is required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.  This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

This position supervises the employees who conduct case management including licensed RNs and clerical

The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care using optimal models and effectiveness through the integration and functions of case management, resource utilization, utilization management and discharge planning.

Provides oversight to Case Management functions, assuring effective activities to ensure appropriate placement for patients according to reimbursement models, safe care delivery through appropriate utilization based on the patients’ documented needs, optimization of reimbursement and minimal inappropriate utilization of services.  Assures systems and processes are developed to identify level of care.  Director implements an effective process for discharge planning and placement.  The patients that the case management department reviews and optimizes are the Medical/surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and emergency services.

Examples of responsibilities:

Degree / Licensure / Certification / Registration:  AZ Registered Nurse License or license in compact state, valid BLS certification

Experience Required: Minimum 1-3 years Management experience preferred, 3-5 years in Case Management/Utilization Review preferred

Must possess the ability to delegate tasks to subordinate team members and oversee their performance.  Must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with team members, all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and other contacts. Must possess the ability to effectively function in a stressful environment.

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