Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination

Clinical Management Consultants; California; On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is helping a Central California medical center recruit a Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination to elevate care transitions and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.

Reporting to senior hospital leadership, you will provide strategic and operational direction for care management, discharge planning, and transitions of care, partnering with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied staff to improve resource use and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead care management, care coordination, and discharge planning to optimize patient transitions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians for coordinated care.
• Drive staff development, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness.

Job description

Lead the connections that transform patient care! An exciting Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination opportunity at an established Central California medical center offers an accomplished nurse leader the chance to elevate care transitions, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and shape a more seamless patient experience.

The Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination will join a community-focused hospital where clinical excellence, compassionate service, and continuous improvement guide patient care. A collaborative environment, access to advanced clinical resources, and an emphasis on evolving healthcare technology create an appealing setting for meaningful leadership. Strong community connections and a commitment to meeting regional healthcare needs make this organization an ideal destination for a nursing professional seeking both purpose and professional growth.

Reporting to senior hospital leadership, the Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination will provide strategic and operational direction for care management, care coordination, discharge planning, and transitions of care. The director will partner with physician leaders, friendly nurses, social workers, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals to support appropriate resource utilization, address barriers to discharge, and promote patient-centered outcomes. Collaboration with departmental leaders and frontline teams will support staff development, performance improvement, regulatory readiness, and effective communication across the continuum of care.

Beyond the hospital, the Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination will discover an inviting Central California lifestyle filled with sunshine, agricultural richness, and year-round recreation. Sierra Nevada hiking, nearby national parks, scenic cycling routes, and weekend getaways to the Central Coast offer abundant opportunities to recharge. Concerts, performing arts, farmers markets, farm-to-table dining, and diverse regional cuisine complement welcoming communities and a relaxed pace of life. Central California delivers an appealing balance of career opportunity, outdoor adventure, and everyday enjoyment.

The Nurse Director of Care Management and Coordination opportunity offers compensation up to $220,000, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits. Ready for a leadership role where stronger connections can create lasting impact?