Director of Case Management | RN Required | Acute Care Hospital | Kentucky

Competitive Compensation | Superb Benefits Program | Relocation Assistance, including Temporary Housing

Discover a place where professional purpose meets personal peace. Nestled in the heart of the Upper Southern Belt, this thriving healthcare hub offers a Case Management Director opportunity in a region known for its innovation, collaboration, and community-first values, without the noise of big-city burnout.

This is more than a leadership role; it’s a chance to leave a legacy in a region that values compassion, competence, and integrity. Let’s connect privately to explore how your experience can elevate care in this dynamic setting.

Kentucky

• Reports to a dynamic and engaged CFO
• TJC Accredited Acute Care Hospital
• Oversight of a comprehensive case management program with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• A chance to drive performance improvement, utilization review, and care coordination across the continuum
• Forge strong partnerships with physicians, nursing leaders, social services, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care coordination
• Lead the development and refinement of policies that enhance discharge planning, care transitions, and patient flow efficiency
• Champion initiatives to optimize length of stay while safeguarding excellence in patient care and satisfaction
• Serve as the department’s authority on case management protocols, regulatory standards, and industry best practices
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous innovation within a high-functioning team
• Deliver strategic insights through regular reporting and presentations to hospital leadership on key metrics and outcomes

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; a Master’s degree is preferred
• Active RN license in any U.S. state
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership in case management within an acute care environment
• Deep understanding of utilization review, discharge planning, regulatory compliance, and care coordination across the continuum
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and drive meaningful performance improvement
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives that advance both patient care and operational efficiency
• Proficiency with electronic medical record platforms and clinical data reporting tools
• Strong relationship-building abilities across all levels of hospital staff, fostering collaboration and mutual accountability

This is more than a leadership vacancy; it’s a strategic opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on a health system committed to integrity, innovation, and people-first care.

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