Case Manager-PRN

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Case Manager who will be responsible for developing patient care plans, facilitating discharge planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in Nursing or a Master's in Social Work, have 1-2 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Licensure in Florida as a nurse is preferred for applicants with a nursing background. This role involves working with patients of all age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice nursing in Florida for ASN or BSN education.
• 1-2 years' experience in discharge planning or case management.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the patient's plan of care.
• Facilitate efficient throughput and conduct utilization reviews.
• Identify needs and establish safe discharge plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Email, Word, Excel)

Typing skills (20 wpm)

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

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

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 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

Required Licensure(s) /Certification(s)

Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida for those meeting ASN or BSN education requirement – Masters in Social Work (or related field) accepted in lieu of RN licensure.

Required Experience

1-2 years' experience in 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; resource navigation, biopsychosocial assessment, community outreach.

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)

Age Of Patients Served

All Age Groups