Status: | CLOSED |
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Job ID: | 26877 |
Title: | Public Health Administrator |
Applications Invited from Countries: | United States |
Job Description Position Summary
Serves as the central resource for the Executive Team concerning strategies which are efficient, effective, timely, patient-centered, and support appropriate financial reimbursement. Assumes 24 hour accountability for planning and direction of departments that provide: Access, Utilization Review, Denials and Appeals, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning, Clinical Social Work, Recovery and Disease Management, and Contracting. To meet accountabilities of the Care Management Dashboard, collaborates with all disciplines, departments, payers, system partners, vendors, and community agencies to optimize clinical outcomes within best practice, ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters.
As a member of the Nurse Executive Team the Director of Care Management is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising of designated nursing departments within the nursing division.
Assures the delivery of quality department/clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards.
Is responsible and accountable for the overall operations of their assigned division. Overall operations of the division include development of division goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.
Assists CM and SW Managers in budget development and control, standard setting, policy development, goal settings, and evaluation of patient care.
Provides strategy formulation, coordination of resources, and establishment, implementation and evaluation of financial and business goals for assigned product lines.
Represents the Nursing Division in a professional manner, serving as a role model for Nurse Managers & staff.
Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their division and hospital wide.
Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adhere to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards.
As required, participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization. Is responsible for participation in committees, task forces and projects as appropriate. Attends Management/Leadership meetings as scheduled/required.
Functions as Senior Nursing Administrator, in absence of Vice President of Nursing
Guides CM and SW Managers as they develop organizational plans for their individual units and services Counsels and supervises the work of CM and SW managers. Provides individual guidance and leadership as needed for CM and SW Managers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Oversee the day to day operations of the CM Department including hiring, educating, disciplining, budget maintenance. 2. Ensure departmental/organizational goals are realized for: length of stay reduction, readmission reduction, denial reduction, improve discharge satisfaction, appropriateness of transitional planning 3. Ensure departmental policies are compliant with regulatory requirement. Member of various hospital committees. 4. Oversee UR Committee Meeting/agenda
5. Maintains effective and professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team, administration and aftercare providers 6. Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
RN with BSN or equivalent, master's degree and CMAC (Certification as a Case Management Administrator) or individual with master's degree in a clinical or health care administration field; CMAC (Certification as a Case Management Administrator) preferred.
Minimum Knowledge and Education:
1. Computer skills
2. Critical thinking
3. DRGs, Medicare Regulations, Medical Necessity Criteria
4. Patient |
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