Assistant Director, Care Transitions & Readmissions

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 169,445,000 - 297,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore seeks an Assistant Director of Transitions to lead the Readmissions Department, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff management, and program development to improve care transitions from inpatient to community settings.

The role partners with nursing facilities and affiliates to reduce length of stay, prevent readmissions, and enhance patient experience, while advancing access, safety, and discharge efficiency through strategic planning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive leadership experience within a health system.
• Two years’ nurse management experience on an acute care inpatient unit is highly preferred.
• Healthcare professional licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Readmissions Department.
• Lead staff management, program development and strategic planning.
• Direct efforts to improve care transitions for patients moving from inpatient care to the community.
• Supervise home care coordinators, discharge planners, liaisons, and transition guides.
• Collaborate with affiliates, nursing facilities and assisted living facilities to improve access, patient safety and discharge efficiency.
• Contribute to reducing length of stay and readmissions while enhancing patient experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Team management

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore seeks an Assistant Director of Transitions to lead the Readmissions Department, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff management, and program development to improve care transitions from inpatient to community settings.

The role partners with nursing facilities and affiliates to reduce length of stay, prevent readmissions, and enhance patient experience, while advancing access, safety, and discharge efficiency through strategic planning and collaboration.