Director - Case Management - FT - Days - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks an experienced Director to oversee case management and social work teams, directing discharge planning, length of stay initiatives, and resource allocation to achieve quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with nursing, IT, and administrative staff in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a case management setting with at least two years in leadership.
• Master's degree preferred; RN license in Florida.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and discharge planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs department's activities to align with the mission, values and objectives.
• Oversees case management, social work and discharge planning initiatives to improve LOS and prevent readmissions.
• Manages budgets, staffing, audits, and ensures regulatory compliance and financial stewardship.
• Promotes collaboration across nursing, IT, and administrative teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Business Acumen

Concern for Quality

Develop Relationships

Lead Through Vision

Manage Performance

Education

Nursing (Required)

Registered Nurse Compact License

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

IDX

Logician

Job description

Location:Hollywood, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:Directs the department's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and organization. Plays a pivotal role in aligning patient care coordination and organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship. This role promotes a holistic approach to patient management and requires strong leadership skills to inspire and guide both the social work and case management teams in achieving shared goals while fostering collaboration. The Director oversees case management operations, executes initiatives to manage length of stay, prevents readmissions while ensuring resource allocation aligns with fiscal objectives. Manages a team who works under conditions that require quick informed decision making.Responsibilities:Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.Manages and evaluates department operations, including information technologies, service level determination and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.Prepares and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.Competencies:Business Acumen, Concern for Quality, Develop Relationships, Lead Through Vision, Manage PerformanceEducation and Certification Requirements:Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)Additional Job Information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. This role demands an expert level understanding of case management, social work practices, and roles in discharge planning to ensure high quality efficient patient care. This role must be able to balance the needs of the patients and the system's objectives while maintaining regulatory standards. Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing discharge planning conditions of participation, hospital information systems (e.g., logician and IDX), staff development techniques and performance improvements processes. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a case management setting with, at least, two (2) years of leadership experience within case management. Other Information: Master's degree preferred.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 0% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 0% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 0% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 0% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 40% Latex = 60% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 60% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 0% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 60% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%Shift:Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differentialDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]