Acute Care Manager (RN) - ER

Trinity Health•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Acute Care Manager is an emergency department registered nurse case manager who coordinates patient care, evaluates whether admission is necessary, and manages safe discharge transitions directly from the emergency room. The role screens incoming ED patients against acute care criteria, arranges post-acute services, and works with insurance companies, physicians, and families to remove barriers to care and reduce readmissions. The position is at Holy Cross Hospital, a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and part of Trinity Health. The organization emphasizes compassionate, holistic, person-centered care and is committed to honoring each colleague’s dignity and unique perspectives.

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 (AHA).

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Screen incoming emergency department patients to determine whether they meet acute care criteria.
Coordinate patient care and evaluate the necessity of admission.
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.
Manage safe discharge transitions directly from the emergency room.