Director, Care Coordination - Palo Alto Hospital

Director, Care Coordination - Palo Alto Hospital

University Health – Palo Alto Hospital

Overview:
University Health Palo Alto Hospital seeks driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Care Coordination, is responsible for the daily operations of the department and other ancillary functions within University Health.

• Provides leadership to assigned staff in order to accomplish department operational needs. Coordinates activities and provides support as needed.
• Develops and oversees programs to support in-patient care coordination and guides transitional services post hospital discharge with community-based resources to support the social and environmental needs of the patients and their families.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement based on best practice and proactively reaches out to appropriate leadership to communicate findings and initiate needed changes.
• Provides strong leadership to foster and promote a comprehensive culture of excellence regarding patient experience and quality system wide.
• Promotes the University Health strategic plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing orsocial workis required.
  
  Master’s degree in nursing or social workis strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in case management/care coordination is required. A minimum of three years recent management experience is required. Previous nursing, or social work inpatient experience is required.
• Previous experience in outcomes, case management, care coordination, transitions of care, utilization management, and managed care is preferred. Additional experience in a broader field where customer service, communication, negotiation and supervisory skills have been developed is preferred.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Extensive ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent Retirement Plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance

Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of University Health!