Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Assistant Director in NEWARK, New Jersey
Assistant DirectorReq #:0000191242
Category:Leadership
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:Case Management
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title:Assistant Director
Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Req#:0000191242
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Department name:Case Management
Job Overview:
The Assistant Director of Case Management provides critical support to the Director in the overall management and operations of the Case Management Department. This role plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care through clinical, operational, and leadership support.
Qualifications:
Required:
If RN, BSN required, and master s degree preferred.
If Social Worker, LCSW preferred, Masters in Social Work required.
Minimum 4 years clinical experience in hospital, home health, or community setting
Minimum 2 years experience in acute care case management.
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience is required
Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse OR Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey.
Certification in Case Management strongly preferred/required within 1 year of hire.
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
- N/A
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
Day
Full-Time
37.5 Hour Work Week
Essential Functions:
Leadership & Management responsibilitiesincluding oversee day-to-day operations: Manage staff schedules, assignments, and workflow to ensure optimal patient care delivery and resource utilization; develop and mentor staff: Coach, mentor, and provide regular feedback to staff; conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and support professional development; promote a positive work environment; foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that values teamwork, communication, and accountability; manage employee performance; address performance issues promptly and effectively, ensuring fair and consistent treatment; participate in hiring and onboarding; assist in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff.
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care responsibilitiesincluding ensure quality patient care: Oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, best practices, and regulatory requirements; facilitate efficient patient flow; proactively identify and resolve delays in patient throughput, minimizing length of stay and optimizing resource utilization; support utilization review: Collaborate with physicians and the physician advisor in utilization review escalations, ensuring appropriate and timely care, and conduct risk assessments: Identify and mitigate potential risks to patient safety and quality of care.
Operational Excellence & Complianceresponsibilities including analyze data and drive performance improvement: Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as length of stay (LOS), cost per case, readmission rates, and resource utilization to identify areas for improvement; develop and implement policies and procedures: Assist in the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices; ensure compliance: Monitor adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance; manage resources effectively: Optimize resource utilization, including staff, equipment, and supplies, to ensure efficient and cost-effective patient care.
Communication & Collaboration responsibilitiesincluding enhance communication: Ensure effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other members of the care team; build strong relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, payers, and community agencies; represent the department: Represent the department on interdisciplinary committees and in relevant meetings.
Professional Development responsibilitiesincluding maintain professional growth: Maintain professional competence through continuing education and professional development activities; role model best practices: Demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence and serve as a role model for staff; embrace continuous improvement: Actively seek and incorporate feedback from supervisors, colleagues, and staff to continuously improve performance and professional development.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems required, including expert knowledge in the application of medical necessity criteria.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding case management, including utilization review, discharge planning, auditing, and scope of practice.
Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all customers, internal and external.
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, care coordination, performance improvement, post-acute levels of care, and community resources
Strong organizational and time management skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
Strong ability to lead, mentor and inspire people.
Knowledge of business systems, including Microsoft Office, data visualization programs, electronic medical records
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer