OUR CULTURE OF PERSON-CENTERED CARE
At Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, our mission, vision, and values serve as the foundation for how we care for patients, support our practitioners and co-workers, and engage with our community. We follow the "Planetree" methodology of "Person-Centered Care". These guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the expectations for every member of our team.
Our Mission:
Compassionate care for every life we touch
Our Vision:
To be our community's trusted healthcare leader
Our Values:
- Be Kind
- Demonstrating compassion, consideration, and thoughtfulness
- Be Respectful
- Being mindful of individual perspectives, priorities and needs
- Be Accountable
- Taking responsibility for our commitments, behaviors, and actions
- Work Collaboratively
- Cooperating with and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal
- Embrace Excellence
- Dedicated to setting standards that meet and exceed expectations
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Care Management is a nurse care management professional who leads the care management team of case managers, care transition nurses, social work professionals and additional members of the care management team in response to the ever-changing landscape of health care. The Director of Care Management is in a position to positively affect the transition of care of patients across the continuum, work with all levels of providers, and support the financial well-being of the organization. Most importantly, the Director of Care Management drives good patient outcomes. Areas of primary responsibility are the overall performance, growth and culture of the Care Management Department; compliance and accreditation related to care management; discharge planning; utilization review/management; internal organization department relationships; external relationships; and quality and safety outcomes.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. A BSN from an accredited school is required within four (4) years from date of hire into the Case Manager role. Masters in nursing or DNP are preferred. Five (5) years clinical experience with two (2) years' experience in case management / one (1) year utilization management experience (InterQual) preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
Certification in Case Management such as CCM or ACM will be accomplished within 2 years of hire into the Case Manager and/or Care Manager Supervisor role, preferred.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of professional nursing practices and standards of care. Ability to assess patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Ability to administer medications and treatments safely and accurately. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation. Strong communication and patient education skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple patient care responsibilities. Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care Knowledge of federal, state, TJC and CMS standards and quality improvement regulations is required.
