RN Director, Case Management

Portneuf Medical Center is the third largest employer in Pocatello with over 1,100 employees and nearly 200 on the physician medical staff. PMC has 231 acute care beds with multispecialties, we also host a 92-bed long term care facility and 22-bed well baby nursery. Operating since 1909, it is our people that have given this community the reputation for providing the finest health care. As our mission states, we provide quality, compassionate health care to the people of eastern Idaho in collaboration with other providers and community resources. We are dedicated to providing service excellence in all aspects of our organization with a philosophy to "exceed customer expectations."Job Description

Portneuf Medical Center is looking to relocate for this position to Pocatello, Idaho. Only individuals interested in relocating please apply



The RN Director, Case Management will:
Integrates Utilization Management, Social Work, Continuing Care, Clinical Pathways, Quality Management, and Discharge Planning as is relates to Case Management activities.
Directs, plans, and supervises activities of case managers involved in following patients throughout the continuum of care to include strategic planning and daily management of operations related to case management for all inpatient, outpatient primary care, and chronic care units.
Completes needs assessments to determine service requirements of the target population. Develops and implements programs and makes recommendations concerning service delivery to meet these identified needs.

Oversees Case Managers in developing an individualized discharge plan and coordinating links between patients, family support systems, and community resources to enhance the patient’s optimum functioning in the community upon discharge.
Maintains liaison with physicians, hospital administrators, and ancillary services personnel to analyze unit needs, identify problems and evaluate overall unit performance. Effects changes as needed to improve services.

Portneuf Medical Center is a 231-bed acute care community-owned hospital located in Pocatello, Idaho. The city of Pocatello is located in southeast Idaho with a population of just over 50,000. Nestled at 4,450 feet in the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Pocatello enjoys a four-season climate, allowing outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, boating, hiking, rock-climbing, biking, and hunting. Pocatello has numerous parks, tennis courts, golf courses, bike lanes, jogging paths, a youth soccer program, hiking trails, a zoo, an aviary, an aquatic center, a 13-mile Green Belt, and a beautiful historic downtown district. A two-hour drive puts you on the doorstep of world-class resorts including Sun Valley, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole, and Park City, and many scenic vacation spots such as Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Island Park, Bear Lake and more.

A short distance away, Salt Lake City and Boise offer metropolitan attractions such as theatre, symphony, sporting events, fine dining, and shopping.

Come join the Portneuf family, where you'll enjoy competitive compensation with excellent benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, life insurance, relocation assistance, and much more! EOE M/F/V/DJob Requirements

The RN Director, Case Management must possess the following:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's highly preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho.
Current BLS certification.
Seven years or more of clinical nursing experience, at least two of which must be in case management, care management, or utilization review.
At least three years of direct management experience in successfully managing a Care Management Department is required.

Prior experience in program development, monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with established standards and mandates, and effective utilization of community resources.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and community resources at City, County, State, and Federal levels. Solid, in-depth knowledge of InterQual Criteria, Medicare Part A and B.