Case Manager | Case Mgmt | PRN Days

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a dedicated Case Manager in The Villages, Florida. The role requires professional nursing skills to assess patient scenarios and establish effective care management plans.

Candidates should possess at least a Diploma/Associates Degree in Nursing and preferably hold a Bachelors Degree. Experience in Case Management is preferred, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Diploma/Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• CCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family scenarios for clinical appropriateness.
• Establish plans for effective management of patient care.
• Collaborate with teams for patient planning and progress.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in Case Management

CCM certification

English fluency

Education

Bachelors Degree

Diploma/Associates Degree in Nursing

Professional Certification in Case Management

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.

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

• Florida Registered Nurse License

Special Skills

• 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.