Pediatric Case Manager – Discharge & Care Coordination

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale seeks a clinician to coordinate utilization management, transition of care, and discharge planning for pediatric patients. You will assess needs, coordinate DME, home health, and post-acute services to ensure safe, timely discharge and cost-effective care.

The role requires Florida RN licensure, 1–3 years pediatric or acute hospital experience, and knowledge of criteria like InterQual or MCG.

Qualifikationen

• RN licensure in Florida or eNLC and good standing.
• 1–3 years pediatric or acute hospital experience.
• 1–3 years in discharge planning, utilization management, or transition of care.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate DCP needs and home health services for pediatric patients.
• Screen charts and monitor daily plan of care to ensure efficient delivery.
• Perform reviews for medical necessity and coordinate with payors.
• Assess discharge needs and identify post-acute care options.
• Communicate with families, care teams, and vendors to arrange services.
• Lead in LEAN projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Case Manager certification (CCM/CPHM/CPHQ/ACM)

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Word

Excel/Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale seeks a clinician to coordinate utilization management, transition of care, and discharge planning for pediatric patients. You will assess needs, coordinate DME, home health, and post-acute services to ensure safe, timely discharge and cost-effective care.

The role requires Florida RN licensure, 1–3 years pediatric or acute hospital experience, and knowledge of criteria like InterQual or MCG.