Case Mgr-NFP | FT

About the role

The Case Manager (CM) is an important member of the treatment team responsible for participating in the development of the patient's plan of care and facilitating efficient throughput, conducting utilization review, promoting appropriate utilization of resources, and identifying needs and establishing safe and appropriate discharge plans. The CM performs these functions throughout the care continuum by utilizing sound assessment skills and collaborating with the patient and their caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and other members of the treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the patient's plan of care
• Facilitate efficient throughput
• Conduct utilization review
• Promote appropriate utilization of resources
• Identify needs and establish safe and appropriate discharge plans
• Utilize sound assessment skills throughout the care continuum
• Collaborate with the patient and their caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and other members of the treatment team

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's degree
• Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• New hire RNs, effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position
• New hires or transfers into the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide by the conditions in their offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer
• Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 are grandfathered
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida
• Required Experience: 1-2 years of discharge planning, case management, managed care, or nursing experience in a medical setting
• Preferred Experience: OB/GYN home health; Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong personal computer skills (i.e., Email, Word, Excel)
• Good typing skills (20 wpm)
• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups