Director Care Coordination-MMC Merced-Mark Twain
About The Position
As the Director of Care Coordination for Mercy Medical Center, you will be r esponsible for the overall direction and management of care coordination and social services including planning, organizing and directing all activities, staffing, performance improvement in the delivery of clinical services (such as LOS reduction) and reporting needs within the Medical Center and Dignity Health, as well as government and regulatory reporting. You will work closely with all departments at the Medical Center and the post-acute service providers to streamline the patient transition through the health care system and into the community post discharge, and c onsult/collaborate with other managers, physicians, administration, and community based healthcare workers regarding care management issues identified through corporate or facility initiatives and current literature. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your expertise and excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups, you will tackle tough conversations and, above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding and performance, so that together we can optimize care coordination across the care continuum for our patients. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or experience equivalent required.
- Minimum of three (3) years progressive supervisory or management experience in an acute hospital setting
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Nice To Haves
- CM certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall direction and management of care coordination and social services including planning, organizing and directing all activities, staffing, performance improvement in the delivery of clinical services (such as LOS reduction) and reporting needs within the Medical Center and Dignity Health, as well as government and regulatory reporting.
- Work closely with all departments at the Medical Center and the post-acute service providers to streamline the patient transition through the health care system and into the community post discharge
- Consult/collaborate with other managers, physicians, administration, and community based healthcare workers regarding care management issues identified through corporate or facility initiatives and current literature.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
