RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Hospital Transitions

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida requires an RN Case Manager to assess, plan, implement, and monitor care plans for a defined patient group in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and the care team.

The role emphasizes stable patient progression and optimal discharge planning from the hospital, with a focus on efficient use of resources and safe transitions. A Florida RN license is required with BSN preferred and case management experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Florida.
• BSN preferred.
• 2 years recent RN experience (in a clinical capacity) applicable to the designated population served is required.
• Prior Case Management experience is preferred.
• Case Managers hired after January 1, 2018 who do not possess a BSN and/or a MSN will be required to obtain, at a minimum, a BSN within three years of employment as a Case Manager.
• Professional nursing board certification in specialty area preferred.
• Case Managers hired after January 1, 2018 will be required to obtain specialty certification within two years of employment as a Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and monitor a comprehensive plan of care for her/his group of patients in collaboration with the medical team.
• Focus on patient progression of care throughout hospitalization and coordination of resources/services.
• Ensure safe, effective and efficient transition/discharge from the hospital.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

Education

Licensed RN in Florida

BSN preferred

BSN within 3 years (for non-BSN/MSN hires)

Job description

UF Health in Florida requires an RN Case Manager to assess, plan, implement, and monitor care plans for a defined patient group in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and the care team.

The role emphasizes stable patient progression and optimal discharge planning from the hospital, with a focus on efficient use of resources and safe transitions. A Florida RN license is required with BSN preferred and case management experience advantageous.