Case Manager

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Case Manager to participate in developing the patient’s plan of care, promote appropriate resource utilization, and facilitate safe discharge planning. The CM collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the care team to ensure seamless throughputs.

Responsibilities include care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning across all care settings, with emphasis on excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida required for ASN/BSN track; MSW accepted in lieu of RN licensure.
• Preferred: BSN, MSW, and Case Management Certification.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational skills, and good computer skills; typing speed of 20 wpm minimum.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patient, caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and care team.
• Performs discharge planning, case management, utilization review, and care coordination throughout the care continuum.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Typing 20 wpm

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

MSW or related field

BSN (preferred)

Case Management Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Case Manager (CM) is an important member of the treatment team responsible for participating in the development of the patients 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.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager 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.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing, -OR- Masters in Social Work or related field. 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 in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered. Preferred Education: BSN, MSW, Case Management Certification. Necessary Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Strong personal computer skills (i.e., Email, Word, Excel). Good typing skills (20 wpm).

Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida for those meeting ASN/BSN education requirement - Masters in Social work (or related field) accepted in lieu of RN licensure.

Required Experience: 1-2 years - Discharge planning, case management, managed care, or Registered Nurse experience in a medical setting. Preferred Experience: Discharge planning and case management experience in a hospital setting.