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Job Description:
Director of Case Management - Nashville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | No Weekends
Compensation: $109,762 - $135,000/year
Annual Incentive Bonus: 17.5%
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis
Overview
A large Level I Trauma Center in Nashville is seeking an experienced Director of Case Management to oversee hospital-wide care coordination, discharge planning, utilization management, and case management operations across a high-volume acute care environment.
This executive leadership role is responsible for operational oversight of all case management functions, interdisciplinary care coordination initiatives, patient throughput strategies, length-of-stay reduction efforts, and resource utilization management across a 400+ bed tertiary care hospital.
The ideal candidate is a strong acute care case management leader with demonstrated success improving operational performance metrics, reducing length of stay, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving process improvement initiatives within complex hospital systems.
Department & Operational Overview
Level I Trauma Center
Approximately 17,757 annual patient admissions
Oversight of case management operations across entire hospital
Approximately 26.5 FTEs
407-bed acute care hospital
Reports directly to Division VP of Case Management
Administrative leadership schedule with occasional after-hours operational responsibilities
Responsibilities Lead all operational aspects of hospital case management, care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review functions
Oversee staffing strategy, productivity management, onboarding, competency development, and departmental workflow optimization
Drive patient throughput initiatives, length-of-stay reduction strategies, and care transition improvements
Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, nursing leadership, finance teams, legal/compliance departments, and interdisciplinary stakeholders
Monitor operational performance metrics, analyze case management data, and implement sustainable process improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, documentation requirements, and organizational policies
Support resource utilization management and operational efficiency initiatives across the hospital
Lead change management initiatives and foster strong interdisciplinary collaboration throughout care coordination operations
Develop high-performing case management teams focused on patient outcomes, discharge efficiency, and organizational performance goals
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's degree
Active RN, LCSW, or LMSW licensure
Minimum 3 years of recent acute care hospital case management experience
Minimum 2 years of case management leadership experience
Strong operational leadership, process improvement, and stakeholder management experience
Experience with: Length-of-stay management
Capacity management
Throughput optimization
Data analysis and performance metrics
Multidisciplinary team leadership
Preferred Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
Experience within large acute care or trauma hospitals
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated success leading operational improvement initiatives
Compensation & Benefits Competitive executive-level compensation package
17.5% annual incentive bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance available
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance and leadership development support
Paid family leave eligibility
Employee wellness and mental health resources
Executive advancement opportunities within hospital operations leadership
Ideal For
This role is ideal for experienced Case Management Directors, Care Coordination Leaders, Utilization Management Leaders, or Hospital Operations professionals seeking executive oversight within a large, high-volume acute care environment focused on operational efficiency and patient throughput optimization.
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Working Place:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
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