RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Baptist Health Care; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Florida seeks a Case Manager RN to advocate for patients, coordinate care across acute and post-acute settings, and manage discharge planning.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and families, assess clinical and psychosocial needs, and facilitate safe transitions while ensuring efficient use of resources. A nursing license (FL) and acute care experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background in acute care.
• Experience in case management and discharge planning.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and families.
• Adaptable to work in all hospital areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' clinical, psychosocial, financial, and discharge needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care and transition plans.
• Identify barriers delaying treatment, discharge, or transitions of care.
• Coordinate discharge planning activities and post-acute services and resources.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality, patient-centered care.
• Promote appropriate utilization of healthcare resources and resolve barriers to care.
• Advocate for patients and families during transitions across the continuum.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Practical Nursing Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Florida seeks a Case Manager RN to advocate for patients, coordinate care across acute and post-acute settings, and manage discharge planning.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and families, assess clinical and psychosocial needs, and facilitate safe transitions while ensuring efficient use of resources. A nursing license (FL) and acute care experience are required or preferred.