Director; RN Case Management

Job Title:

Director

Location:

Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name:
Case Management

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

JCMC is the region leader in the delivery of quality patient care, specializing in orthopedics, trauma, cardiac, bariatrics. Set aside from most other hospitals in the country, JCMC has achieved the ANCC’s prestigious Magnet designation four times. We are committed to the delivery of patient-centered, high-quality care is both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• BSN or MSW
• Minimum 4 years of clinical experience in a hospital, home health, or community setting
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in acute care case management
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient Computer Skills

• Master’s Degree preferred for Nursing

• Social Worker, LCSW preferred; A Master’s in Social Work is required.
• Active NJ RN license or Social worker license
• Certification in Case Management strongly preferred/required within 1 year of hire

• Day Shift, 40 hours
• Monday – Friday
• Full Time

Leadership & Management responsibilities including oversee day-to-day operations:
Manage staff schedules, assignments, and workflow to ensure optimal patient care delivery and resource utilization; develop and mentor staff:
Coach, mentor, and provide regular feedback to staff; conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and support professional development; promote a positive work environment; foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that values teamwork, communication, and accountability; manage employee performance; address performance issues promptly and effectively, ensuring fair and consistent treatment; participate in hiring and onboarding; assist in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff.

Clinical Excellence & Patient Care responsibilities including ensure quality patient care:
Oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, best practices, and regulatory requirements; facilitate efficient patient flow; proactively identify and resolve delays in patient throughput, minimizing length of stay and optimizing resource utilization; support utilization review:
Collaborate with physicians and the physician advisor in utilization review escalations, ensuring appropriate and timely care, and conduct risk assessments:
Identify and mitigate potential risks to patient safety and quality of care.

Operational Excellence & Compliance responsibilities including analyze data and drive performance improvement:
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as length of stay (LOS), cost per case, readmission rates, and resource utilization to identify areas for improvement; develop and implement policies and procedures:
Assist in the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices; ensure compliance:
Monitor adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance; manage resources effectively:
Optimize resource utilization, including staff, equipment, and supplies, to ensure efficient and cost-effective patient care,

Communication & Collaboration responsibilities including enhance communication:
Ensure effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other members of the care team; build strong relationships:
Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, payers, and community agencies; represent the department:
Represent the department on interdisciplinary committees and in relevant meetings.

Professional Development responsibilities including maintain professional growth:
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and professional development activities; role model best practices:
Demonstrate a…