Director of Care Management, Nurse Practitioner
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Blythedale Children's Hospital as a Director of Care Management NP – M-F, $159K-$169K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzes all incoming referrals for appropriateness, assessment of clinical, psychosocial, and rehabilitation needs, and understanding of discharge disposition.
- Collaborates with physician leadership to develop strategies, formulate plans and implement interventions to improve the safe admission and discharge of patients.
Requirements
- Experience in a pediatric setting required, PICU experience required.
- Experience with Meditech or another EMR is Experience in Quality Improvement project management preferred.
- Education, Licensure, and Certification New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner is r A Master of Science in Nursing is required.
- PRI and Screen Certification Physical Requirements Standing, walking, stooping.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $159K - $169K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Blythedale Children's Hospital in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Care Management, Nurse Practitioner at Blythedale Children's Hospital a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Blythedale Children's Hospital is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Blythedale Children's Hospital lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $160k to $170k annually.
This is approximately 33% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Valhalla, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($160k–$170k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Care Coordination, Pediatric Care, PICU Experience, Quality Improvement, Patient Throughput, Clinical Assessment, Resource Utilization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Director of Care Management leads the inpatient RN Case Management team to optimize admission and discharge processes. They are responsible for analyzing referrals, improving patient throughput, and collaborating with leadership to enhance clinical efficiency and financial outcomes.
Benefits package: Leadership Differential ($10,000), Professional Development, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans with Employer Matching, Generous PTO, Safe Work Environment, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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