Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Company: Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager Director for a nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Care Manager - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Staff Director of Care Management Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite (Not Remote) A large acute care healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Director of Care Management to lead and oversee all care management operations. This onsite, direct-hire leadership role is responsible for strategic direction, operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and performance outcomes across utilization review, care coordination, denial management, social work, and transitions of care. The Director provides system-level leadership to ensure safe discharges, appropriate utilization of resources, and readmission prevention. Position Overview · Permanent, full-time, direct-hire leadership role · Onsite position (not remote) · Executive-level oversight of the Care Management program · Responsibility for staffing, budgeting, planning, and resource allocation · Leadership of utilization review, care coordination, denial management, social work, and transition planning · Collaboration with Physician Advisors and executive stakeholders · Focus on quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and revenue cycle alignment Shift Details · Standard business hours with leadership flexibility · Occasional extended hours based on operational needs · Onsite presence required Compensation & Incentives · Annual salary range: $87,713.60 – $146,182.40 (commensurate with experience) · Comprehensive executive-level benefits package · Retirement plan and paid time off · Professional development support Key Responsibilities · Direct the overall Care Management program, staff, and daily operations · Set departmental priorities and provide administrative and strategic leadership · Oversee utilization review, care management, denial management, social work, and transitions of care · Ensure appropriate level-of-care determinations and effective resource utilization · Support safe patient discharge planning and readmission prevention initiatives · Collaborate with Physician Advisors on utilization management and clinical alignment · Partner with internal and external stakeholders to optimize care coordination · Ensure compliance with payer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements · Provide education on evolving payer regulations, industry trends, and system impact · Participate in system-wide performance improvement initiatives Requirements Education · Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (required) · Master’s degree in Nursing or related field (preferred) Experience · 4 years of acute care case management experience (required) · 5 years of management and leadership experience (required) · Minimum of 2 years at the Director level in a comparable acute care setting (required) Certifications & Licensure · Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Georgia) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (required) · Certified Case Manager (CCM), ACM, or CMAC (preferred) Why This Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned care management professional ready to influence system-level outcomes. The position offers authority, visibility, and the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in utilization, patient flow, and care transitions within a complex acute care environment. Location Highlights · Stable healthcare market · Reasonable cost of living · Strong professional community · Onsite leadership presence with organizational influence Job Type: Full-time Benefits · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Prescription coverage · Flexible spending accounts · Disability and life insurance · Paid time off · Retirement plan · Tuition assistance and professional development · Employee assistance program Work Location: In person (Onsite only) Selected candidates will be contacted directly to discuss experience, leadership background, and next steps in the interview process./n /nPlease contact Linda Georgiev, Recruiter, with any questions at ./n About Medical Solutions Direct Hire At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.

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