Case Manager: Advanced Patient Care Coordinator

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New York is seeking a skilled Case Manager to assess and manage patient care effectively. The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care. Candidates should possess a Florida RN License and a minimum of 5 years of experience, with case management preferred. The ideal applicant should have strong communication skills and the ability to implement individualized care plans. Join us in providing exemplary healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a Florida Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in case management preferred.
• CCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing skills to assess patient scenarios.
• Establish plans for effective management of care.
• Collaborate on individualized patient progress.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Patient assessment capabilities

Clinical management strategies

Education

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Diploma/Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002. At UF Health The Villages® Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies – bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones.

Overview

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002. At UF Health The Villages® Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies – bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones.

We are part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital – The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager utilizes professional nursing skills to assess patient and family scenarios for clinical appropriateness for the setting and establishes plans for effective management of the continuum of care. Assessment, planning, intervention and reassessment are performed in a collaborative environment. The key goals of the Case Manager include proactive, individualized planning for patient's progress that optimizes quality of care, utilization, cost and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Diploma/Associates Degree in Nursing
• Professional Certification in Case Management, preferred
  
  

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Florida Registered Nurse License
  
  

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Effective communication skills to facilitate contact with physicians, patients/clients, families and staff.
• Minimum of 2 years experience, Case Management experience preferred.
• CCM certification preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English