Care Management Leader: Acute Care & Transitions

Jobtailor; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Care Management leader to oversee daily operations, standardize practices, and drive improvements in patient outcomes and transitions. This role partners with physicians and hospital leadership to optimize utilization and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have RN or SW licensure, advanced certifications, and 3+ years in acute care management, with a strategic focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required).
• RN license in state of practice or licensed as a Social Worker (required).
• Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM), Certified Case Manager (CCM), or ANCC Nursing Case Management board certification (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Social Work (required).
• Master’s in Nursing, Social Work, or Healthcare Administration (preferred for BSMH, required for RSFH).
• 3 years of recent acute hospital care management experience (required).
• Ability to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of day-to-day care management operations and resources.
• Standardize practices for care planning, length-of-stay management, and transitions.
• Monitor data and take action to improve outcomes and reduce barriers.
• Educate staff on progression of care and safe, timely transitions.
• Collaborate with system leaders to optimize utilization and cost efficiency.
• Support budget development and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance across the department.

Skills

Care Coordination

Data Monitoring

Advance Care Planning

Length-of-Stay Management

Readmission Prevention

Denial Prevention

Progression of Care

Patient Education

Budget Management

Resource Utilization

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Team Management

Education

BSN or MSW

Master’s in Nursing, Social Work, or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Care Management leader to oversee daily operations, standardize practices, and drive improvements in patient outcomes and transitions. This role partners with physicians and hospital leadership to optimize utilization and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have RN or SW licensure, advanced certifications, and 3+ years in acute care management, with a strategic focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.