Manager - Pediatric Inpatient Care Management

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City seeks a Manager - Pediatric Inpatient Care Management to lead the Care Management department in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care coordination. The role requires strong clinical leadership and a commitment to excellence in healthcare management.

The manager will oversee staffing, daily operations, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, and external partners to optimize outcomes and resource use.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of healthcare teams
• Experience in care coordination environments
• Strong knowledge of care management principles

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership to the Care Management department.
• Oversee staffing, assignments, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality metrics.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

EHR proficiency

Care coordination

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master of Social Work

RN license or LCSW (Oklahoma)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Position Title: Manager - Pediatric Inpatient Care Management

Department: OCH Care Management

Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package, including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles! Advancing care, health education and research for Oklahoma and our region. OU Health, the University of Oklahoma's academic health system, delivers the expertise, innovation, and advanced treatments that complex care demands - for every Oklahoman, in every stage of life. When you choose OU Health, you choose nationally recognized team members from OU Health Physicians , specialists, and care teams who don't just treat patients - they teach the next generation of health professionals and push the boundaries of discovery to set new standards for care. We bring the power of research, education, and compassionate care together so no Oklahoman has to leave the state for world-class healthcare. OU Health is here for you, your family, and your future - because we are never done, and never outdone.

LOCATION/SCHEDULE: DOWNTOWN OKC / M-F, Days

As the Care Management Manager, this position will oversee and lead the Care Management department ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care coordination services. This role requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership to the Care Management department, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides primary input into the daily operations of the department, including staffing, assignments, and problem solving.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and development among staff members and other organization staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, interdisciplinary teams, and external agencies to optimize patient outcomes and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Monitor and evaluate patient care processes to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based interventions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements related to care management.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess compliance with documentation standards and quality metrics.
• Provide education and training to staff members on compliance-related issues and care management best practices.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, safety, and efficiency of care management services.
• Work with the Director to analyze data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in care coordination.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with staff, internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, social workers, payers, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans that address the unique needs and preferences of individual patients.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing or a Masters of Social Work.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of care coordination experience.
• 3 - 5 years progressive supervisory or leadership experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)) or Current Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers required.
• Certification in Case Management (e.g., CCM), preferred.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic health records (EHR).
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical care management and social work programs in the inpatient or ambulatory setting, and healthcare operations, healthcare finance, health technology systems, and healthcare innovation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Proven management abilities with proven outcome results and changing the culture of a team.
• Ability to build consensus, facilitate change, and demonstrate a track record for execution and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in performance measurement and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic hea