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

Position: Director of Case Management – Acute Care (Leadership Role)
Location: Nashville, TN

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $109,762 – $135,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift (Administrative hours)
• Work-Life Balance: No weekends required (occasional late coverage/on-call as needed)

Position Overview

A leading 407-bed Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive acute care facility is seeking an experienced Director of Case Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for its Case Management department. This high-acuity environment supports nearly 18,000 annual admissions and requires strong leadership to optimize patient flow, resource utilization, and quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Division Vice President of Case Management, you will oversee a team of approximately 26 FTEs and serve as the primary leader for care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization management across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and optimize the hospital’s case management model with a focus on reducing length of stay (LOS) and improving throughput
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance patient flow and hospital capacity management

Operational Oversight

• Manage staffing structure, hiring, onboarding, training, and competency development
• Ensure departmental productivity, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently met

Data & Performance Improvement

• Analyze utilization and operational data to identify trends and performance gaps
• Develop and execute improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with executive leadership including CFO, CMO, and CNO
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance in discharge planning and utilization management standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or MBA preferred

Licensure

• Active RN license, LCSW, or LMSW required

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of recent acute care hospital case management experience
• At least 2+ years of leadership experience in case management or care coordination

Core Competencies

• Strong executive presence and leadership capability
• Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proven experience in change management and process improvement
• Ability to navigate complex clinical and operational environments with professionalism and diplomacy

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

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