Job: Director of Care Management

This is a leadership role for the Care Management Department. Expectations of this role are to work collaboratively with Hospital Administration, Covenant Administration, VP-MA’s, Physician Advisors, CNO, QI, their hospital directors and staff, to carry out the Covenant Mission and the goals of the Care Management Dept. This role promotes leadership for the Care Management Team members to insure that patients receive the highest quality care in the right place and at the right time. The Director will help staff in achieving positive clinical and organizational outcomes and provide leadership development to Nurse Case Managers, Clinical Social Workers, UM Nurses, Discharge Planners and Clinical Documentation Specialists. A data focused approach to leadership is a must. Must have an ability to intervene when needed to address issues/barriers that interfere with quality cost-effective care.

2 years experience with case management concepts and application. 2 years experience with UM concepts and application. Strong background in nursing with acute care experience in a hospital setting. Management experience preferred.Computer knowledge relating to basic Windows applications, Excel, Power Point, systems applications (SDK, Outlook) and internet understandingMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of organizational skills with an ability to prioritize activities is a must.Excellent interpersonal skills needed. An ability to build trust and deal with issues as they arise in a fair but firm manner.Ability to conduct meetings effectively.Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.