Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BS) (required if RN)
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license (if nursing)
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) (required if other than nursing)
Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Social Worker)
2 years of care management experience in an acute care setting/environment (alternative or comparable experience may substitute)
2 years of healthcare management related to acute care case management (alternative or comparable experience may substitute)
Knowledge of principles and practice of acute case management
Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Understanding of the care continuum and care transitions related to acute care ministries
Effective problem solving, writing, communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously required
Must be able to build, cultivate and maintain key working relationships to drive expert to expert collaboration
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Job Description:
Oversee care transitions, through-put, and optimal care continuum utilization throughout the acute care ministries. At minimum, this will include case management, utilization management, and discharge planning. This will also include responsibilities for social work, and psychosocial interventions that support safe and sustainable care transitions and discharges.
Be accountable for patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction associated with care transition functions. The DCM is accountable for engaging and dynamic leadership that drives performance and outcome that meet or exceed regional and national peers. This includes: annually establishing ministry-specific strategic and operational plans (incorporating clinical, administrative and financial goals, objectives and metrics), managing to pre-determined metrics (meeting or exceeding expectations); people management and development; and services that are ultimately patient-centered and focused, and delivery on the Triple Aim.