Director of Case Management - Nashville, TN (Full Time, Direct Hire)

NavitasPartners•Nashville, TN

8h•$109,762 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Case Management holds full operational accountability for hospital-wide case management services, including utilization management, discharge planning, and care coordination . This leader ensures regulatory compliance while driving measurable improvements in length of stay, patient flow, and resource utilization . The role partners closely with executive leadership, physicians, finance, and clinical teams to align case management strategy with organizational and financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – required
3+ years of recent acute-care hospital Case Management experience
2+ years of Case Management leadership experience
Proven success in: Length-of-stay reduction Hospital capacity and patient flow management Leading teams through performance improvement initiatives Data-driven operational decision-making
Active licensure (one required): Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (Nursing, Health Administration, or Business Administration) – preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily operations of hospital-wide Case Management services
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures
Direct care coordination and discharge planning to support safe, timely transitions of care
Allocate staffing and resources to achieve quality, productivity, and financial targets
Analyze operational and clinical data to drive performance improvement and LOS reduction
Collaborate closely with: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Facility CFO Division-level Case Management leadership Ancillary services and post-acute partners
Develop, mentor, and sustain high-performing interdisciplinary teams
Lead onboarding, competency management, and performance development
Drive change management initiatives across multiple stakeholders
Maintain executive-level communication, presentation, and leadership presence