Care Continuum Navigator

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville seeks a dedicated Case Manager to participate in developing the patient’s plan of care, facilitate throughput, and coordinate discharge planning across the care continuum.

You will conduct utilization review, promote appropriate resource use, identify patient needs, and collaborate with the patient and caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and the treatment team to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Master in Social Work or related field required.
• RN licensure in Florida or MSW in lieu of RN license as applicable.
• BSN within 3 years for new hires; grandfathering rules apply for some staff.
• Preferred: BSN, MSW, and Case Management Certification.
• 1–2 years discharge planning, case management, managed care, or RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of the patient's plan of care.
• Facilitate efficient throughput and discharge planning across care continuum.
• Conduct utilization review and promote appropriate resource use.
• Identify needs and establish safe, appropriate discharge plans.
• Collaborate with patient, caregivers, Attending Physician, UR Coordinator, and care team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Typing 20 wpm

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Master in Social Work

BSN

MSW

Case Management Certification

Job description

UF Health Jacksonville seeks a dedicated Case Manager to participate in developing the patient’s plan of care, facilitate throughput, and coordinate discharge planning across the care continuum.

You will conduct utilization review, promote appropriate resource use, identify patient needs, and collaborate with the patient and caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and the treatment team to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care.