Case Mgr-NFP | FT

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Case Manager to participate in the development of patient care plans, support efficient throughput, and coordinate discharge planning across the care continuum. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree with nursing licensure in Florida, 1–2 years of discharge planning or case management experience, and strong communication skills.

This is an on-site role with collaboration across physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Discharge planning and case management experience in a medical setting.
• Nursing background with Florida licensure or eligibility.
• 1–2 years of discharge planning, case management or managed care experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of patient's plan of care and throughput.
• Conduct utilization review and promote appropriate utilization of resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with care team and families.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Managed care

Nursing background

Education

Associate's degree

BSN within 3 years of hire

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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's degree Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 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 Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida Preferred Licensure/Certifications: N/A Required Experience: 1-2 years Discharge planning, case management, managed care, or nursing experience in a medical setting. Preferred Experience: OB/GYN home health. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Necessary Skills: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 2. Excellent organizational skills 3. Strong personal computer skills (i.e., Email, Word, Excel) 4. Good typing skills (20 wpm) Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups