RN Case Manager

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to coordinate transitions of care and advocate for patients. You will collaborate with interprofessional teams across the continuum of care to facilitate effective transitional care coordination, develop individualized care plans, and empower patients and families to successfully self-manage their care.

The role supports hospital throughput, coordinating complex discharges, and providing post-discharge care

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification via AHA or Red Cross.
• Three years of recent RN clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transitional care across the continuum of care.
• Advocate for patients and families and conduct holistic assessments.
• Develop individualized care plans and empower self-management.
• Lead in patient rounding, huddles, and care coordination meetings.
• Complete effective handoffs to the next level of care or community.
• Support hospital throughput and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.

Skills

Care coordination

Interprofessional collaboration

Holistic assessment

Discharge planning

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an RN Case Manager, you will collaborate with interprofessional teams across the continuum of care to facilitate effective transitional care coordination. In this role, you will advocate for patients, conduct holistic assessments, develop individualized care plans, and empower patients and families to successfully self-manage their care. This position plays a crucial role in supporting hospital throughput, coordinating complex and challenging discharges, and providing post-discharge care coordination to promote safe and successful transitions.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Ensure compliance with standards of the accrediting bodies, state mandated revised code and the CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Promote interprofessional synchronization throughout the acute episode.
• Complete effective handoffs to the next level of care or community to ensure continuity of care.
• Proactively assess, identify and work to mitigate the risk posed by barriers to patients’ transitions of care.
• Work with the patient and/or care partner(s) to develop a comprehensive, individualized transitional care plan.
• Participate and lead in patient rounding activities, huddles and committee meetings.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Three years of recent RN clinical experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certification by an approved entity within one year of eligibility (CTM, ACM, CCM or AHA)
• Two years of recent experience in utilization review, quality or care management
• Knowledge of acute care regulatory/accreditation requirements
• Discharge planning and/or Quality Improvement experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

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