Description

San Joaquin General Hospital is offering an excellent employment opportunity for an experienced health care professional who is both innovative and results oriented to assist in leading, managing, and administering a managed care program in order to coordinate patient services.  The Deputy Director of Case Management, a senior management position, under the direction of Nursing Leadership (Deputy Director of Nursing), provides oversight of the Case Management Department which includes Utilization Review, Discharge Planning,  and Social Services. The will be responsible for  allocating department resources in an efficient and economic manner to  coordinate care for a select group of patients with complex diagnoses and health care needs. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and outside agencies is a critical component for success.

Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable, all interested candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible Registered Nurse case management experience in an acute care hospital, which included two years of case management supervisory or management  experience in an acute care setting.

Substitution:  A Master’s degree in Nursing or Business Administration, or closely related field may substitute for one year of the non-management experience.

Required Qualifications

Current registration as a Nurse in the State of California and current certification in Case Management (Commission for Case Manager Certification).