Acute Care Manager (RN) - ER

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d

About The Position

The Acute Care Manager (RN) coordinates emergency department patient care, evaluates whether admission is necessary, and manages safe transitions to discharge directly from the emergency room. The role screens incoming ED patients against acute care criteria, arranges appropriate post-acute services, and communicates with insurance companies, physicians, and families to address barriers to care and reduce readmissions. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of Professional Nursing, prior Utilization Review experience, current Florida licensure, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. ACLS is preferred. Holy Cross Hospital describes itself as a nonprofit Catholic hospital committed to compassionate, holistic, person-centered care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
Prior Utilization Review experience.
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Current licensure in the State of Florida.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen incoming ED patients to determine whether they meet acute care criteria.
Arrange post-acute care services, including home health care, skilled nursing facilities, medical equipment, and outpatient follow-up appointments.
Communicate with insurance companies, physicians, and families to remove barriers to care and reduce readmissions.
Coordinate patient care, evaluate admission necessity, and manage safe discharge transitions from the emergency room.