Director (RN) Case Management Full Time Day

Job Title: Director

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000233751

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

JCMC is the region leader in the delivery of quality patient care, specializing in orthopedics, trauma, cardiac, bariatrics. (will have to clean up this wording a bit with info you have). 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN
• 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
• Must complete a minimum of 8 hours per year of professional development focused on hospital-wide leadership issues
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient Computer Skills

Preferred:

• Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience preferred
• OR experience required
• Knowledge of ASC operations and regulations preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Social Worker, LCSW preferred; A Master's in Social Work is required.
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• Certification in Case Management strongly preferred/required within 1 year of hire
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

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

Essential Functions:

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 commitment to professional excellence and serve as a role model for staff; embrace continuous improvement: Actively seek and incorporate feedback from supervisors, colleagues, and staff to continuously improve performance and professional development.

Other Duties:

• Daily oversight of the Case Management Department
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal and regulatory body accreditation standards
• Collaboration with physicians, staff and executive leadership
• Implementation of strategic goals and initiatives
• Staff management, including scheduling, hiring and performance evaluations
• Budget management
• Monitoring and report of key performance metrics and patient outcomes.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer