Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at [email protected]
Lead Nursing Strategy. Transform Care Delivery. Advance Patient Outcomes.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) leader in case management, care coordination, or utilization management ready to drive system-level impact in an academic medical center? We are seeking a Director of Case Management to provide strategic and operational leadership across case management, utilization review, pediatric case management, care coordination, discharge planning, and clinical social work.
Your Impact as a Nursing Leader
Lead a team of 5 managers and multidisciplinary clinical teams including RNs, social workers, and care coordinators delivering patient-centered care. Drive excellence in clinical case management, improve care transitions, and advance population health and value-based care initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership in Case Management & Nursing Operations
Lead strategy for case management, care coordination, and utilization review while ensuring alignment with CMS, Joint Commission, and payer requirements.
Operational Excellence in Care Coordination
Oversee utilization management, discharge planning, and transitions of care. Optimize length of stay, patient throughput, and readmission reduction.
Nursing Leadership & Team Development
Mentor and develop leaders, RN case managers, and social work teams. Establish staffing models and support professional development.
Data-Driven Healthcare Leadership
Analyze data including LOS, readmissions, and denials. Lead performance improvement and partner with finance and revenue cycle.
Academic & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Support education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a teaching hospital environment.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
Academic environment, broad leadership scope, executive visibility, and mission-driven patient care outcomes.
Qualifications (Nursing & Case Management Leadership)
Registered Nurse (RN) required. Leadership experience in case management, care coordination, or utilization management. Knowledge of regulatory standards and value-based care.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Nurse leader, strategic thinker, collaborative partner, and patient-centered change agent who develops high-performing teams.
Take the Next Step in Nursing Leadership
Join us to advance case management, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of academic healthcare.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum five (5) years management experience
- Minimum seven (7) years related functional area expertise experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Master's degree
- Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM)
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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