Director of Care Management, Nurse Practitioner

Pay Range

About Us

Blythedale Children’s Hospital is an independent children’s specialty hospital in New York State. Our multidisciplinary team provides critical care to patients with complex medical conditions. We partner with academic medical centers in the Northeast Corridor of the United States to admit patients to our state-of-the-art 118-bed facility. Our experts integrate clinical expertise and health education in our on-site simulation rooms to provide extensive parent training to get our patients home safely. Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

Overview

The Director of Care Management (DCM) directs, plans, implements and evaluates all activities of the inpatient RN Case Management team. DCM develops processes to monitor hospital referrals to ensure effective management of admission and discharges. The DCM will ensure effective patient throughput, timely admission and a positive patient and family experience during their admission and discharge from Blythedale. The DCM will create an environment for continuous quality improvement and support the use of best practices to make recommendations for process improvement. The DCM will create a feedback loop to develop systems for patient admission and discharge that ensure timely and accurate transfer of information and provide specific data to understand and analyze utilization of hospital resources to improve efficiency, ensure quality care, and support accurate hospital billing to improve hospital financial outcomes.

This position includes a $10,000.00 leadership differential.

Work hours are generally, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Leads RN Case Management team by developing, communicating, and building consensus for goals and programs that support excellence in the admission and discharge processes for patients, residents and families.
• Analyzes all incoming referrals for appropriateness, assessment of clinical, psychosocial, and rehabilitation needs, and understanding of discharge disposition.
• Directs, plans, implements and evaluates care coordination of patient care across the continuum of care; collaborates with other hospital directors, establishes goals and objectives for the department. 
• Collaborates with physician leadership to develop strategies, formulate plans and implement interventions to improve the safe admission and discharge of patients.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to create clarity for internal and external providers regarding clinical and rehabilitation services.
• Creates strong relationships with referring institutions through ongoing collaboration, site visits, and the development of clear and consistent practices for admitting patients.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and Nurse Educators to develop strategies to mitigate costs for transporting patients through the development of new skills and clinical programs on the inpatient unit.
• Analyze patient and resident data to understand referral patterns, length of stay trends, and barriers to discharge in order to create strategies for expansion or modification of diagnosis specific services at Blythedale.
• Creates strong partnership with Patient Access and Social Work teams to support the financial and psychosocial needs of the patients and ensure that all referrals are reviewed for appropriateness prior to admission.
• Performs other functions at the discretion of the Medical Director and/or Medical Office Leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pediatric setting required, PICU experience required.
• Experience with Meditech or another EMR is helpful.
• Experience in Quality Improvement project management preferred.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
• A Master of Science in Nursing is required.
• PRI and Screen Certification helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Position involves regular time on the patient/resident units.
• Ability to meet flexible scheduling demands and patient care needs.

Perks of Working at Blythedale

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. 
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).