Case Manager RN

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a Case Manager at Plantation Outpatient Center in Fort Myers, FL. The role applies clinical criteria and promotes effective discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requires an Associates Degree in Nursing with ongoing pursuit of a Bachelors, 3+ years of clinical experience, and Florida RN licensure. Case management certification is preferred; strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing with ongoing efforts to obtain Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required; discharge planning and utilization knowledge preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Florida.
• Case Management certification in ACM, CCM, NACCM, or CMCN preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical/financial resource management within the care team.
• Plan and coordinate discharge and transitions across the care continuum.
• Link patients to community resources and supports to maximize function.
• Participate actively in utilization and quality management processes.

Skills

Clinical case management

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in progress

Tools

RN licensure in Florida

Job description

Location:Plantation Outpatient Center -13601 Plantation RoadFort Myers FL 33912

Department: ALS Clinic

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

The Case Manager has clinical expertise with knowledge of medically appropriate criteria, and applies principles of utilization and quality management, discharge planning and the management of clinical/financial resources as a facilitator and active participant of the multidisciplinary patient care team. The Case Manager predicts, facilitates and evaluates the transition of patients across the care continuum and links people to systems that provide them with resources, services and opportunities to achieve and maintain maximum functioning.

Requirements

Education:

Associates Degree in Nursing with ongoing efforts to obtain Bachelors Degree.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required. Previous experience in discharge planning, utilization management, knowledge of community resources, assessment skills and clinical and social factors that affect patients functional status at discharge preferred.

License:

Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Florida.

Certifications:

Case Management certification in: ACM, CCM, NACCM, or CMCN preferred.

Other:

Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer, analytical, grammar and spelling skills. Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

US:FL:Fort Myers