Case Manager | PRN | Rotating Weekends

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Case Manager to join our treatment team. The CM will participate in developing the patient's plan of care, facilitate throughput, and perform discharge planning and utilization review.

Collaboration with patients, families, Attending Physician, and care team is essential. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Master\'s in Social Work, Florida RN licensure or MSW in lieu, and 1–2 years' discharge planning or case management experience in a medical

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida required for ASN/BSN path; MSW accepted in lieu.
• 1-2 years of discharge planning, case management, managed care, or RN experience in a medical setting.
• Education: ASN or MSW; BSN preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and computer skills (20 wpm typing).

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the patient's plan of care and discharge plans.
• Facilitate throughput and conduct utilization review.
• Promote appropriate utilization of resources and coordinate care with the team.
• Identify patient needs and establish safe discharge plans with caregivers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Typing 20 wpm

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Master's in Social Work or related field

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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

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.

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.