Interim Care Management Director
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Merit Health River Region

Interim Care Management Director

Overview

• Interim leadership role in Care Management and Resource Management.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Duration: 12 weeks.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8–5, 40 hours per week.
• The leader is expected to provide 24/7 leadership for the department, with hours that can flex to cover morning team meetings and afternoon needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor’s degree.
• RN - Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 7 days of hire or transfer to position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 3–5 years of previous leadership experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversees implementation and maintenance of a compliant Care Management program.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff.
• Conducts chart reviews for severity of illness and intensity of services.
• Refers cases not meeting criteria to the Physician Advisor or Utilization Management Committee.
• Identifies avoidable days and addresses them through communication systems.
• Coordinates discharge planning and social services functions.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies for post-hospital placement and support.
• Ensures reporting of CPS and APS cases as required.
• Participates in Patient Care Conferences and Length of Stay meetings.
• May work in a staff role when required.