Case Manager| Cases Management| Full Time

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Case Manager to develop patient plans of care, facilitate throughput, conduct utilization review, and coordinate discharge planning with the care team. The CM collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and families to identify needs and secure appropriate resources, ensuring safe transitions across all care settings.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, with experience in care management processes and using

Qualifications

• Age groups served: all ages.
• Education: ADN or MSW; RN with BSN within 3 years.
• FL RN licensure required; MSW may substitute RN licensure.
• 1–2 years discharge planning, case management, or managed care experience.
• Preferred: BSN, MSW, Case Management Certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication; organizational and PC skills; typing 20 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the patient’s plan of care.
• Facilitate efficient throughput and coordination of care.
• Conduct utilization review and promote appropriate resource use.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and caregivers to establish discharge plans.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Typing 20 wpm

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Master's in Social Work or related field

BSN preferred

Tools

MS Office

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

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