Director

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a Director for the Case Management department in Elizabeth, NJ. This role requires an RN with a BSN and significant supervisory experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality patient care, managing team operations, and collaborating closely with healthcare providers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $185,000 and a range of benefits including paid time off, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years clinical experience in hospital, home health, or community setting.
• Minimum 3 years experience in acute care case management.
• Current and valid license to practice in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.
• Manage staff schedules and workflow to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborate in utilization review escalations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Case management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

RN, BSN

Master's degree

LCSW

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Director

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Department: Case Management

Req #: 0000236620

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 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.

Job Overview

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is looking for a Director for the Case Management department in Elizabeth, NJ.

Qualifications

• RN, BSN required, master's degree preferred
• Social Worker, LCSW preferred, Masters in Social Work required
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience in hospital, home health, or community setting
• Minimum 3 years experience in acute care case management
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience is required
• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse OR Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey
• Certification in Case Management strongly preferred/required within 1 year of hire

Essential Functions

• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other members of the care team
• Ensure quality patient care: Oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, best practices, and regulatory requirements; facilitate efficient patient flow; proactively identify and resolve delays in patient throughput, minimizing length of stay and optimizing resource utilization; support utilization review
• Collaborate with physicians and the physician advisor in utilization review escalations, ensuring appropriate and timely care, and conduct risk assessments
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to patient safety and quality of care
• Oversee day-to-day operations: Manage staff schedules, assignments, and workflow to ensure optimal patient care delivery and resource utilization; develop and mentor staff
• Coach, mentor, and provide regular feedback to staff; conduct performance evaluations; assist in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey – whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.