Assistant Director , Case Management

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000214468

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBH is seeking a highly dedicated Assistant Director for our Case Management Department at our New Brunswick campus.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, managing, implementing, and evaluating the operations of the Department of Case Management which includes oversight of effective resources utilization and the provision of high quality and excellent care,

• Work in collaboration with administration and physician leadership to establish measurable standards and outcomes,
• Oversee nurse case management and social work services,
• Ensure continued development of the program to improve organization performance to enhance provision of services

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• New Jersey Registered Nurse OR Licensed Social Worker
• Masters Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Healthcare Management, or comparable field preferred
• For Social Work, LCSW preferred,
• Case Management Certification ACM, CCM to be completed within 12 months of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift 8AM - 4:30PM
• Monday - Friday, On Call as needed
• Full Time - 40 Hours

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

ADMINISTRATION

PLANNING: Develops, communicates, and aligns others around short- and long-range plans and goals to meet department objectives consistent with organization priorities; sets appropriate and realistic priorities of needs resulting services to be provided; anticipates and prepares for future requirements and devises contingencies,

• Assesses current internal and external conditions and develops strategies that meeting the long-term interests of the hospital,

BUDGETING AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT: Adheres to department budget; utilizes finances, budgets, facilities, equipment, materials and products to minimize costs; actively practices cost containment,

ORGANIZATION OF WORK: Structures work in order to avoid crisis, promotes productivity, attains cost effectiveness, and delivers work on time,

• Involved in this process are the tasks of allocating work, delineating responsibilities, scheduling activities, and adequately preparing for meetings and presentations,

COMPLIANCE: Complies with established policies, procedures and directives; conducts department functions in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING: Identifies problem and acts to rectify them by employing analytical thinking and sound judgment

EVALUATION AND CONTROL: Practices regular and systematic review of department operations to evaluate progress towards established goals; evaluates strategies employed in seeking those goals; implements remedial measures when necessary,

RISK LIABILITY MANAGEMENT: Ensures that liability risk exposures are identified and treated when proposing new programs and services; evaluates and monitors established programs and services to identify areas which need revision due to changes in operation, legislation, policies and procedures; implements changes where needed to facilitate favorable loss experience; manages employee safety program, including appropriate training and corrective action when necessary,

INTERPERSONAL

ORAL COMMUNICATION: Effectively communicates orally with individuals and groups, including public presentations; presents ideas in an organized, clear and concise manner, employs tact and discretion; listens well; offers appropriate feedback,

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Prepares organized, clear, concise, accurate and informative letters, memos reports and other documents which effectively fulfill content and timeliness requirements,

COORDINATION/COLLABORATION: Consults, listens and provides others with information,

• Works well with others at various levels; keeps information flowing to the appropriate parties vertically ,down as well as up and horizontally; facilitates communication and problems solving among parties when necessary,
• Consistently acts in a way that is both trustworthy and trusting,
• Builds and maintains trust with others,

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Effectively hires, assigns, directs, controls, evaluates performance, counsels and disciplines all other functions necessary or incidental to supervision; practices compliance with employment law guidelines and mandates; provides conflict resolution guidance to independent contributors,

LEADERSHIP: Promotes cooperation and team work among employees; establishes high standards of conduct and job performance for subordinates; maintains open communication channels; delegates work; leads by example,

• Inspires and motivates by setting a direction and allowing others to take the lead in achieving that vision,
• Holds others accountable for results,
• Effectively supports an engaged workforce,

STAFF APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT: Provides good record of employee performance; reviews appraisal information with staff; aids staff in improving performance on current job; helps staff in setting up and

implementing development plans and objectives; ensures staff are setting and meeting goals; cross-trains employees; encourages subordinates to participate in training,

• Actively plans for development of all employees that will strengthen current and future capabilities and enable them to contribute fully,
• Encourages employees to reflect on their successes and failures and identify lessons learned for future application,

EFFORT AND INITIATIVE: Demonstrates the ability to act in a decisive, urgent and committed way to achieve results,

• Requires little work direction; exhibits persistence in initiatives; puts forth a consistent and active energetic effort; assumes full and complete responsibility for accomplishments of department functions,
• Proactively participates in hospital committees, functions and initiatives,
• Takes thoughtful risks knowing that taking a risk is often better than not acting at all,

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: Realistic knowledge and competence of the field and applies up-to-date technical/professional principles, practices, and standards appropriate to the functions of the department; acts as a resource person upon whom others can draw; professional demeanor maintained on a consistent basis,

INNOVATION: Displays original and novel thought in creative efforts to improve on the status quo,

• Foresees the impact of emerging technologies and integrates these technologies within the organizational processes,

OBJECTIVITY: Assesses issues, problems and decision situations based on the merits of the case presented; personal loyalties, biases, etc, does not influence department decisions; personnel decisions made on the basis of equal opportunity and objective job-related criteria,

CREDIBILITY: Through successful performance, instills the feeling of trust and dependability

FLEXIBILITY: Recognizes when there is a need for change and effectively manages both the areas that remain stable and those that are changing,

• Adapts well to change, both internally and externally,

• Communicates frequently and candidly during times of change,
• Communicates to those stakeholders affected by changes and addresses their questions, concerns and need for information,
• Deals with setbacks by being resilient and flexible,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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