Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing in Des Moines, IA

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a healthcare professional who can drive integrated care management initiatives, develop high-performing teams, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen coordination across the continuum of care. The Director will serve as a key subject matter expert and strategic partner to clinical, operational, and external stakeholders while helping advance organizational quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care goals.

Director of Care Management – Leadership

Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire
Schedule: Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Salary: $120,000–$170,000 per year
Start Date: September 28, 2026
On-Call: Yes — 24/7 responsibility with a focus on developing leaders to minimize call escalation
Work Setting: On-Site

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Care Management to lead hospital and ambulatory care management programs in Des Moines, Iowa.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a healthcare professional who can drive integrated care management initiatives, develop high-performing teams, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen coordination across the continuum of care.

The Director will serve as a key subject matter expert and strategic partner to clinical, operational, and external stakeholders while helping advance organizational quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Integrated Care Management (ICM) programs across hospital and ambulatory settings.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of RN Care Managers, RN Care Coordinators, and Licensed Social Workers.
• Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, community organizations, and cross-functional teams to promote seamless care coordination.
• Drive initiatives to reduce readmissions, improve patient flow, optimize length of stay, and enhance care management outcomes.
• Monitor and improve clinical, operational, and financial performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, DNV, OSHA, OIG, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Allocate resources effectively and identify solutions to operational barriers.
• Serve as the market subject matter expert for care management strategies and initiatives.
• Participate in an on-call structure and provide 24/7 leadership support as needed.