Director of Case Management | RN Required | Acute Care Hospital | On-site | Midwestern US

Competitive Compensation | Comprehensive Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available

Discover a leadership opportunity where clinical excellence, collaboration, and community impact come together. This acute care hospital is seeking a Director of Case Management to lead a high-impact department in a setting known for stability, strong interdisciplinary relationships, and a patient-centered culture—without the congestion and burnout often found in large metro systems.
This role offers more than operational oversight; it provides the opportunity to shape care coordination, utilization management, and discharge planning in a hospital that values accountability, teamwork, and quality outcomes. Let’s connect privately to explore how your experience can make a meaningful difference in this organization and community.

Midwestern, US

• Reports to an engaged and collaborative Chief Financial Officer
• TJC-accredited acute care hospital
• Oversight of the inpatient Case Management program, including utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning
• Direct leadership of Case Managers and Social Workers
• Opportunity to drive performance improvement initiatives related to length of stay, avoidable days, readmissions, and resource utilization
• Serve as a key liaison with physicians on level of care determinations, bed placement, and treatment planning
• Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Play an active role in the Utilization Review and Revenue Cycle committees
• Ensure documentation and workflows meet CMS, Joint Commission, payer, and regulatory requirements
• Guide policy development and process improvement across the care continuum
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department
• Provide regular reporting and insights to hospital leadership on key case management and utilization metrics

• BSN preferred
• Active RN (compact)
• Minimum of two years of hospital-based Case Management experience (utilization management, discharge planning, or related cost/quality programs)
• Two to three years of prior management or leadership experience preferred
• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience
• Strong working knowledge of Medicare, managed care, inpatient/outpatient services, and the home health continuum
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with performance improvement concepts, data trending, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with timekeeping and staffing systems (Kronos experience a plus)

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