Director of Care Coordination (Post-acute)

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC invites a strategic Director of Care Coordination to lead our care resource alignment for patients and residents, ensuring optimal outcomes and service quality.

You will oversee the restorative nursing program, coordinate daily care coordination meetings, manage discharge planning, and communicate with patients' families about changes in condition and discharge plans, while guiding the clinical team to meet PDPM and regulatory requirements and driving

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing, therapy, or related clinical field; current license.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, utilization management, and discharge planning.
• Experience providing strategic leadership, managing teams and leading projects.
• Ability to formulate and implement short and long-term strategic plans.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes.
• Knowledge of PDPM requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Previous case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily care coordination meetings to align care resources with patient needs and benefits.
• Participate in and facilitate Engage/72 HR Admission meetings as part of the care management system.
• Manage the restorative nursing program, integrating it with the activity department.
• Ensure timely communication with patients and families regarding changes in condition and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and execute care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge communication, including home health and DME.
• Monitor Quality Measures alongside the care coordination team.
• Serve as a skilled care documentation specialist, ensuring accurate and timely completion of Medicare and Managed Care regulatory guidelines.
• Review Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) to ensure all documents meet the request.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Discharge planning

Education

Nursing degree or related clinical field

Job description

Lead the Way as Director of Care Coordination at Diversicare!

At Diversicare, we're looking for a passionate Director of Care Coordination to join our exceptional team. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and residents,

Why Lead At Diversicare

• Leadership Opportunity: As the Director of Care Coordination, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our care resources are aligned with patient needs, benefits, and exceptional service.
• Ownership and Excellence: We take pride in our culture of trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation, and strong communication skills. As a leader, you will embody these values and shape our culture.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, an excellent 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holiday, and sick time, long and short-term disability, and more.
• Impactful Role: You will be responsible for coordinating the restorative nursing program, facilitating daily care coordination meetings, and ensuring timely communication with patients and families regarding changes in condition and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily care coordination meetings to align care resources with patient needs and benefits.
• Participate in and facilitate Engage/72 HR Admission meetings as part of the care management system.
• Manage the restorative nursing program, integrating it with the activity department.
• Ensure timely communication with patients and families regarding changes in condition and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and execute care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge communication, including home health and DME.
• Monitor Quality Measures alongside the care coordination team.
• Serve as a skilled care documentation specialist, ensuring accurate and timely completion of Medicare and Managed Care regulatory guidelines.
• Review Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) to ensure all documents meet the request.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing, therapy or other related clinical field (i.e. social services), must hold a current license in respective field.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, utilization management, and discharge planning.
• Experience providing strategic leadership, managing teams and leading projects required.
• Ability to formulate and implement short and long term strategic plans
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Must have proven ability to lead a team to achieve desired outcomes of team
• Strong communication and organizational skills required
• Must have knowledge of PDPM requirements of insurers
• Must have understanding of regulatory requirements
• Previous case management experience preferred

(EOE)