Director of Care Coordination & Discharge Excellence

Diversicare of Oak Ridge; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare of Oak Ridge is seeking a Director of Care Coordination to lead interdisciplinary teams and align care resources with patient needs and benefits. You will oversee daily care coordination meetings, drive the restorative nursing program, and ensure clear communication with patients and families about changes in condition and discharge plans.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement strategic care plans, monitor quality measures, and

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing, therapy or related clinical field with current license.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, utilization management, and discharge planning.
• Proven experience leading teams and projects in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to develop short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of PDPM requirements and regulatory standards.
• Experience in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily care coordination meetings to align resources with patient needs and benefits.
• Lead Engage/72 HR Admission meetings as part of care management system.
• Manage the restorative nursing program and integrate it with the activity department.
• Coordinate timely communication with patients and families about condition changes and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with clinical team to develop and execute care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge communication including home health and DME.
• Monitor Quality Measures with the care coordination team.
• Serve as care documentation specialist ensuring Medicare and Managed Care regulatory guidelines are met.
• Review ADRs to ensure all documents meet the request.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Communication

PDPM knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Diversicare of Oak Ridge is seeking a Director of Care Coordination to lead interdisciplinary teams and align care resources with patient needs and benefits. You will oversee daily care coordination meetings, drive the restorative nursing program, and ensure clear communication with patients and families about changes in condition and discharge plans.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement strategic care plans, monitor quality measures, and