Assistant Director, Case Management RN, Registered Nurse

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 163,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Assistant Director of Case Management RN to lead the Case Management department at Williamson Street in Elizabeth, NJ. The role oversees daily operations, patient flow, and utilization management, while guiding discharge planning and interdisciplinary coordination to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years clinical hospital/home health experience, 2+ years supervisory leadership, and strong data-driven decision skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or MSW required.
Current, valid RN or LCSW license in New Jersey.
Master's degree preferred for RN (MS/NHA) while CSW path acceptable with LCSW.
ACM/CCM certification preferred and must be obtained within one year of hire.
Minimum four years of clinical hospital/home health experience with two years in case management and two years of supervisory leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and operational oversight for Case Management services.
Manage staffing, assignments, workflows, and resource allocation.
Design staffing models to improve throughput and efficiency.
Identify barriers to patient progression and reduce delays.
Collaborate with physicians and care teams on utilization review and discharge planning.
Review KPIs and drive performance improvements in length of stay and readmission rates.
Coach and mentor Case Management staff and lead recruitment and retention efforts.
Develop and enforce policies to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary partners to support transitions of care.

Skills

Case management leadership

Utilization management

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Data analysis

Performance improvement

Staff coaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSW

RN license in NJ

LCSW licensure preferred

ACM/CCM certification preferred

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Assistant Director, Case Management RN, Registered Nurse

Req #: 0000264333

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Case Management

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: Asst Director Case Mgt RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000264333

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Case Management leaders help connect exceptional clinical care with thoughtful coordination, efficient operations, and successful transitions across the continuum of care. As the Assistant Director of Case Management, you'll partner with hospital and departmental leadership to guide the daily operations of Case Management while supporting patient flow, utilization management, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Through strong people leadership, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across clinical and community partners, you'll help remove barriers to care, strengthen team performance, and advance consistent practices that support patients throughout their healthcare journey.

As an Assistant Director of Case Management, a typical day may include:

Providing leadership and operational oversight for Case Management services while promoting high-quality, patient-centered care and adherence to clinical and regulatory standards
Managing daily staffing, assignments, workflows, and resource allocation to support efficient department operations and patient care delivery
Designing and optimizing staffing models and workflows to strengthen patient throughput, team effectiveness, and resource utilization
Proactively identifying barriers to patient progression and collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to reduce avoidable delays and support appropriate length of stay
Partnering with physicians and members of the care team on utilization review escalations, medical necessity, discharge planning, and complex care coordination needs
Reviewing key performance indicators, including length of stay, readmissions, cost per case, and resource utilization, to identify trends and drive performance improvement
Coaching, mentoring, and developing Case Management team members through ongoing feedback, performance management, education, and professional development
Participating in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention efforts to build and maintain a knowledgeable, collaborative, and engaged Case Management team
Supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and Case Management best practices
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, payers, community agencies, and other partners to coordinate care and support effective transitions
Integrating social drivers of health and equitable care considerations into Case Management strategies, workflows, and patient care planning
Partnering with leaders across the health system to align local operations with enterprise goals and advance standardization of effective Case Management practices

This role might be for you if:

You are an experienced Case Management professional who enjoys combining clinical knowledge with people and operational leadership
You understand utilization management, medical necessity criteria, discharge planning, care coordination, post-acute care, and healthcare reimbursement
You can identify barriers to patient progression and work collaboratively to develop practical solutions that support timely transitions of care
You enjoy using data and performance metrics to uncover opportunities and guide meaningful improvements in patient care and department operations
You are energized by coaching and mentoring others and can navigate performance conversations with consistency, professionalism, and respect
You communicate and negotiate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, payers, community partners, and organizational leaders
You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
You understand state and federal requirements related to utilization review, discharge planning, auditing, Case Management, and professional scope of practice
You value standardization and enjoy collaborating across departments and facilities to strengthen practices and advance shared organizational goals
You bring strong analytical, organizational, relationship-building, and leadership skills to complex healthcare operations

To be considered for this Assistant Director of Case Management opportunity, candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Social Work (MSW) and hold a current, valid license to practice as either a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. For RN candidates, a master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field is preferred. For Social Work candidates, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure is preferred. Certification in Case Management through ACM or CCM is strongly preferred and must be obtained within one year of hire. Candidates must possess a minimum of four years of clinical experience in a hospital, home health, or community setting, including at least two years of acute care Case Management experience and two years of supervisory experience involving multi-unit or program leadership. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in utilization management, medical necessity criteria, discharge planning, healthcare reimbursement, regulatory compliance, patient flow, performance improvement, data analysis, and interdisciplinary care coordination, along with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams. This is a salaried day shift leadership opportunity supporting the Case Management department at the Williamson Street location.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.