Overview

　　Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.

　　If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

　　We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

　　Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.

　　Matching Retirement Program.

　　Pension fully funded by the Hospital.

　　Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.

　　Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.

　　Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

　　Flexible spending accounts.

　　Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.

　　Wellness Program.

　　Paid Time Off (PTO).

　　Responsibilities

　　Position Summary:

　　The Director of Care Coordination is responsible for the oversight of care coordination and social services, including but not limited to clinical resource management, discharge planning activities, patient advocacy, clinical social work and best practice in medical necessity determination and concurrent review. The Director will support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

　　Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

　　Responsible for overall direction and management of care coordination areas including planning, organizing and directing all activities, staffing, performance improvement in the delivery of clinical services (such as LOS reduction) and reporting needs within the Medical Center and Dignity Health, as well as government and regulatory reporting. Participates regularly in Medical Center, division, or corporate meetings pertinent to the accountable areas and participates in strategic planning and performance improvement teams as necessary.

　　Guides care coordination activities according to the needs, requirements, and policies of the Medical Center, the affiliated medical groups and health plans, Dignity Health, any Federal and State agencies, and according to standard practices of the professions under the Director's accountability. Considers the population served by the Medical Center and area clinical integration programs and leads efforts to optimize care coordination across the care continuum and ensures a plan of care for patients in all stages of health needs.

　　Consults and collaborates with other managers, physicians, administration, and community based healthcare workers regarding care management issues identified through corporate or facility initiatives and current literature.

　　Works closely with all departments at the Medical Center and the post-acute service providers to streamline the patient transition through the health care system and into the community post discharge.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in nursing or MSW required.

　　Minimum of three (3) years of progressive supervisory or management experience in an acute hospital setting.

　　Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or LCSW license (or equivalent license) in state of hire.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　CM certification preferred.#LI-DH

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　　Pay Range

　　$59.53 - $86.32 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.