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Director Care Coordination
Dignity Health • Phoenix, AZ 85067 • Posted 17 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $54.12-$78.47/hr • Senior Manager
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The Director of Care Coordination at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is responsible for overseeing care coordination and social services, including clinical resource management, discharge planning, patient advocacy, and clinical social work. This role supports the organization's strategic plan and performance improvement plan, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care across the continuum. The Director will also collaborate with various departments and healthcare providers to streamline patient transitions and ensure effective post-discharge care.
Responsibilities
- Overall direction and management of care coordination areas including planning, organizing, and directing all activities, staffing, performance improvement in clinical services, and reporting needs.
- Participate regularly in Medical Center, division, or corporate meetings pertinent to accountable areas and participate in strategic planning and performance improvement teams as necessary.
- Guide care coordination activities according to the needs, requirements, and policies of the Medical Center, affiliated medical groups, health plans, Dignity Health, and regulatory agencies.
- Consider the population served by the Medical Center and lead efforts to optimize care coordination across the care continuum.
- Consult and collaborate with other managers, physicians, administration, and community-based healthcare workers regarding care management issues.
- Work closely with all departments at the Medical Center and post-acute service providers to streamline patient transition through the healthcare system and into the community post-discharge.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or MSW
- Minimum of three (3) years progressive supervisory or management experience in an acute hospital setting
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or LCSW license (or equivalent license) in Arizona
Preferred
- Case Management certification
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a prominent healthcare organization in the United States, offering a wide range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and specialty treatments. With over 40 hospitals and numerous clinics, Dignity Health serves millions of patients annually across 21 states. The company focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable healthcare while prioritizing patient dignity and community wellbeing.
Full Job Description
**Overview**
Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's.
_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .
_For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._
**Responsibilities**
The Director of Care Coordination is responsible for the oversight of care coordination and social services, including but not limited to clinical resource management, discharge planning activities, patient advocacy, clinical social work and best practice in medical necessity determination and concurrent review. The Director will support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
+ Responsible for overall direction and management of care coordination areas 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. Participates regularly in Medical Center, division, or corporate meetings pertinent to the accountable areas and participates in strategic planning and performance improvement teams as necessary.
+ Guides care coordination activities according to the needs, requirements, and policies of the Medical Center, the affiliated medical groups and health plans, Dignity Health, any Federal and State agencies, and according to standard practices of the professions under the Director's accountability. Considers the population served by the Medical Center and area clinical integration programs and leads efforts to optimize care coordination across the care continuum and ensures a plan of care for patients in all stages of health needs.
+ Consults and collaborates with other managers, physicians, administration, and community-based healthcare workers regarding care management issues identified through corporate or facility initiatives and current literature.
+ Works 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.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
**Qualifications**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in nursing or MSW
+ Minimum of three (3) years progressive supervisory or management experience in an acute hospital setting
**Licensure:**
+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or LCSW license (or equivalent license) in Arizona. Case Management certification preferred
**Pay Range**
$54.12 - $78.47 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's.
_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .
_For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._
**Responsibilities**
The Director of Care Coordination is responsible for the oversight of care coordination and social services, including but not limited to clinical resource management, discharge planning activities, patient advocacy, clinical social work and best practice in medical necessity determination and concurrent review. The Director will support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
+ Responsible for overall direction and management of care coordination areas 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. Participates regularly in Medical Center, division, or corporate meetings pertinent to the accountable areas and participates in strategic planning and performance improvement teams as necessary.
+ Guides care coordination activities according to the needs, requirements, and policies of the Medical Center, the affiliated medical groups and health plans, Dignity Health, any Federal and State agencies, and according to standard practices of the professions under the Director's accountability. Considers the population served by the Medical Center and area clinical integration programs and leads efforts to optimize care coordination across the care continuum and ensures a plan of care for patients in all stages of health needs.
+ Consults and collaborates with other managers, physicians, administration, and community-based healthcare workers regarding care management issues identified through corporate or facility initiatives and current literature.
+ Works 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.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
**Qualifications**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in nursing or MSW
+ Minimum of three (3) years progressive supervisory or management experience in an acute hospital setting
**Licensure:**
+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or LCSW license (or equivalent license) in Arizona. Case Management certification preferred
**Pay Range**
$54.12 - $78.47 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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