Asst Dir Case Management

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 148,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center in New York is seeking a Manager to lead the Case Management Team and drive optimal patient flow and discharge planning. You will direct day-to-day activities, collaborate with nursing and medical staff, and ensure efficient resource use across the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate has NYS RN licensure, BSN (MSN preferred), 3–5 years in clinical settings, and leadership experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• NYS RN licensure required.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 3–5 years clinical experience in Med/Surg acute care.
• CCM preferred.
• Minimum 3 years leadership or managerial experience in healthcare.
• Proficiency with case management software and EMRs (Allscripts, Sunrise) preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and manage the Case Management Team.
• Facilitate goals of reducing length of stay and improving patient care.
• Ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources for appropriate continuum of care.
• Act as liaison with nursing and medical staff and other clinical departments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Knowledge of child abuse reporting

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

Tools

Allscripts EMR

Sunrise EMR

Case management software

Job description

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

The Manager has overall day-to-day responsibility for directing, supervising and managing the activities of the Case Management Team. Facilitates the Hospital’s goals of reducing length of stay, improving patient care, efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure appropriate continuum of care of patients. Functions as resource person and troubleshooter for case management team and discharge planning regarding barriers to discharge. Acts as liaison with nursing and medical staff and other clinical departments to integrate the department’s functions and services with other aspects of the patient care process.

Responsibilities

The Manager has overall day-to-day responsibility for directing, supervising and managing the activities of the Case Management Team. Facilitates the Hospital’s goals of reducing length of stay, improving patient care, efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure appropriate continuum of care of patients. Functions as resource person and troubleshooter for case management team and discharge planning regarding barriers to discharge. Acts as liaison with nursing and medical staff and other clinical departments to integrate the department’s functions and services with other aspects of the patient care process.

Qualifications

• Current and valid NYS RN licensure required.
• BSN Required. MSN preferred.
• 3-5 years Clinical Experience (Med/Surg acute care) required.
• CCM preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in utilization management, discharge planning, case management or home care required.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or managerial experience in a healthcare environment, preferred.
• Proficiency with case management software and EMRs (e.g., Allscripts, Sunrise, or equivalent) preferred.
• Current clinical and technical nursing skills.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of child abuse/neglect reporting as appropriate.
• Knowledge with requirements of regulatory agencies and third-party payors.
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs as required by the position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving, decision-making and judgment skills.
• Must read, write and speak English to the extent required by position.

Pay Range

USD $148,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.