Case Management Nurse

The Judge Group; Tampa (FL); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Acute Transitional Care Nurse (RN) to coordinate patient transitions in a remote role. The nurse will utilize advanced nursing expertise to ensure quality outcomes and resource utilization while collaborating with care teams. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing along with an active RN license in Florida.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a physician’s office, hospital, or healthcare setting.
• Active, unrestricted RN license to practice in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transitions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engage patients and families in discussions about treatment plans.
• Implement clinical pathways to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

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Department: Comprehensive Clinical Management Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM EST Compensation: $40/hour Location: Remote (with travel as needed)

Job Summary:

The Acute Transitional Care Nurse (RN) plays a key role in coordinating patient transitions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Utilizing advanced nursing expertise, this position ensures quality outcomes, appropriate resource utilization, and seamless continuity of care. The RN collaborates with primary care providers (PCPs) and interdisciplinary care teams in a leadership capacity, aligning evaluations with site-based goals.

• Assess and prioritize patient care needs at initial and follow-up encounters.
• Engage patients, families, and caregivers in discussions about treatment plans and care needs.
• Facilitate transitions across acute care, skilled nursing facilities, custodial settings, and ambulatory care.
• Implement established clinical pathways and protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate post-discharge care, including follow-up appointments, home health, and social services.
• Maintain open communication with physicians, care teams, hospitalists, and extended care facilities.
• Apply knowledge of healthcare costs and metrics to support efficient resource utilization.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure successful implementation of patient care plans.
• Coach patients using motivational interviewing techniques to promote self-management.
• Guide discussions on Durable Power of Attorney (DPoA) and advanced directives when appropriate.
• Provide patients and families with accurate information on benefits, community resources, and referrals.
• Accurately document patient information in applicable electronic platforms.
• Work closely with care teams to execute nursing interventions within the appropriate scope of practice.
• Offer remote clinic coverage as needed.
• Travel to meet patients and families per care delivery requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (or associate degree in nursing with four or more years of experience).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN license to practice in the state of Florida.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a physician’s office, hospital, or healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in care continuum management, utilization review, or discharge planning.
• HMO experience preferred.
• CCM Certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of patient care standards and professional nursing scope of practice.
• Ability to integrate value-based care principles into clinical practice.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and insurance, with the ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex healthcare data and reports.
• Leadership skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and measurable outcomes.
• Ethical decision-making, professional conduct under pressure, and independent judgment.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to educate patients.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Public Health

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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