Interim Clinical Nurse Director ? Continuum of Care

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking anInterim Clinical Nurse Director – Continuum of Carefor a W2 Contract position based in Downey, CA. Schedule: Full time, 5x8's, 8:00am \- 5:00pm

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (possibility of extending)

Compensation:

This position offers a daily rate of $760 to $785 which equates to $3,800 to $3,925 per week (based on a 5\-day / 40\-hour workweek)

Per Diems: Lodging: $191 per day and Meals \& Incidentals: $86 per day

Per diems are paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $1,939 per week

Auto Stipend: $25 per day

Stipend is paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $175 per week

Total Weekly Compensation (Daily Rate \+ Per Diems \+ Stipend): Between $5,914 to $6,039 per week

Benefits: Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Co\-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Cafeteria plan access and 401(k) retirement plan.

Summary:

Manages various Continuing Care departments as assigned, which may include 24\-hour and multiple location departments. Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates inpatient nursing services and/or integrated outpatient\- inpatient nursing services across the continuum of care within a Service Area or within a single medical center. Oversees utilization in Continuing Care Programs. Partners with the hospital on discharge planning and social issues. Coordinates with TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Works with the Medical Group staff developing strategic plans, providing quality care, cost effective services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations and the Continuum. Acts in role of Continuum Administrator in absence of Continuum Administrator.

Essential Functions:

Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services, and cost effective utilization of necessary services.

Ensures compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies.

Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, DHS and DMHC.

Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness.

Manages risk not only in the internal environment but external through the credentialing process, and quality process.

Collaborates with other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices, emphasizing service improvements and cost reductions.

Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service and highest standards of quality and innovation.

Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services across the Continuum.

Evaluates processes and makes recommendations to improve resource management systems and patient care outcomes across the continuum.

Partners with hospital on discharge planning and social issues.

Coordinates with TPMG to provide for seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care.

Oversees utilization for assigned areas.

Develops and manages systems and relationships with outside vendors; contract and quality oversight with external vendors.

Develops budget and resource allocations for areas of responsibilities.

Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements appropriate strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.

Focuses on prevention/intervention and identification if issues/problems prior to their impact on operations and patient care; recommends and develops new programs for specialized patient populations to improve quality and effect improved utilization of services.

Monitors utilization indicators; identifies and escalates programs; and initiates and evaluates action plans for achieving the areas utilization goals/targets.

Qualifications:

BSN or BA in health care related field required. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered. Masters degree preferred.

Current California RN license required.

BLS Certification required.

5\+ years of leadership experience overseeing utilization management, discharge planning, and care coordination teams across multiple departments and locations.

Extensive experience partnering with hospital leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transitions across the continuum of care.

Strong background in regulatory compliance, including The Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, and state regulatory requirements.

Proven track record improving utilization performance, reducing length of stay and readmissions, and implementing cost\-effective care models.

Experienced in budget oversight, vendor management, and strategic program development to support quality outcomes and financial performance.

About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.):

HCEPInc. values diversity \- in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity \& Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.