Group Director of Case Management - Desert Regional MC

Group Director of Case Management - Desert Regional MC

Job Openings Group Director of Case Management - Desert Regional MC

Full-Time | $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Location:

Palm Springs, CA
Salary Range: $128,960 - $205,920 (based on experience)

Envoy Recruitment is seeking an experienced Group Director of Case Management to lead Case Management, Social Services, and Bed Control operations for a large acute‑care hospital serving a diverse and high‑acuity patient population.

This senior leadership role oversees departmental strategy, operational performance, staff development, regulatory compliance, and resource utilization. The Director ensures smooth coordination across clinical teams, supports efficient care transitions, and drives key metrics such as LOS, avoidable days, and utilization review performance.

This position is ideal for a seasoned RN leader with strong analytical capability, deep case management knowledge, and experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Oversee Case Management, Social Services, and Bed Control, ensuring safe, appropriate, and efficient patient flow

Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, budgets, and ongoing education

Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards

Maintain strong communication channels with physicians, physician advisors, nursing, and ancillary teams

Direct evaluation of medical necessity, appropriateness of care, and resource utilization for admissions, continued stays, and discharges

Ensure timely Inter Qual reviews and compliance with utilization review standards

Reduce excess days, avoidable days, and clinical disputes through proactive oversight

Analyze key metrics including LOS, Inter Qual outcomes, observation hours, and ALOS

Present data to leadership teams and recommend process improvement initiatives

Participate in Quality, Operational, and Financial improvement meetings

Lead case managers, social workers, and support staff

Foster collaboration across clinical disciplines

Promote professional growth and ensure staff complete CEUs and required competencies

Required

Registered Nurse (RN) with BSN

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Case Manager

Extensive management and clinical leadership experience

Demonstrated success improving organizational performance

Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams

Preferred

Experience in large or multi‑site hospital environments

Regular sitting, talking, and use of fine motor skills

Frequent standing and walking; occasional stooping or kneeling

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally

Work involves both office and clinical environments

Leadership scope across multiple operational areas

Competitive compensation package

$20,000 sign‑on bonus (based on eligibility)

Opportunity to impact large‑scale care delivery and resource utilization