Director Case Management

Company: Texas Nursing Services
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description Director of Case Management Nashville, TN Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | No Weekends (administrative schedule with occasional on-call support) Compensation: $110,000 – $135,000 annually (based on experience) Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Relocation Assistance: Available (case-by-case) Job Description Overview A high-acuity, Level I trauma acute care hospital in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an accomplished Director of Case Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital-wide case management services. This role oversees all aspects of care coordination, utilization management, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration across a large inpatient environment. The Director will lead performance improvement initiatives focused on length of stay optimization, throughput, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered transitions of care. This opportunity is best suited for a seasoned case management leader with demonstrated success in complex acute care settings and the ability to partner effectively with executive, physician, and clinical stakeholders. Responsibilities Provide executive leadership for hospital-wide case management operations. Direct and evaluate departmental structure, staffing models, onboarding, competencies, and productivity. Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and utilization management standards. Oversee care coordination and discharge planning processes to support safe, timely patient transitions. Partner with finance and executive leadership to achieve operational, quality, and fiscal goals. Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Lead and sustain performance improvement initiatives targeting length of stay and capacity management. Build collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing leadership, compliance, legal, and ancillary services. Serve as a subject matter expert in acute care case management and care coordination best practices. Support change management initiatives and lead teams through operational transformation. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related healthcare field Active licensure as one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care hospital case management experience Minimum of 2 years of case management leadership experience Demonstrated success managing hospital-wide or multi-unit case management operations Preferred Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field Experience leading case management in a Level I trauma or high-volume acute care hospital Strong background in data analysis, process improvement, and length-of-stay reduction Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence across departments Additional Information Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with executive incentive opportunity Annual performance bonus up to 17.5% Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance (if applicable) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement plan with employer matching Tuition assistance and professional development support Employee wellness and financial wellbeing programs Ideal For Directors or senior managers overseeing hospital-wide case management programs Leaders experienced in utilization management, throughput optimization, and capacity management Case management professionals from large, complex acute care or trauma-designated hospitals Executives comfortable driving change, analyzing data, and partnering with senior leadership Keywords Director of Case Management, Hospital Case Management Director, Care Coordination Leadership, Utilization Management Director, Acute Care Leadership Jobs, Trauma Hospital Leadership NashvilleHealthcareJobs CaseManagementDirector HospitalLeadership HealthcareExecutiveJobs TennesseeHealthcareJobs

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