CASE MANAGER (RN/LIC)

UHS•Wellington, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed, acute care hospital located in Wellington, Florida, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Since 1986, it has provided high-quality healthcare services to Palm Beach County residents. As an accredited community hospital, Wellington Regional is committed to advanced technologies and expanding programs to meet community needs. The hospital fosters an environment of compassion, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, guided by a mission of fair and ethical treatment for all.

Requirements

Must be a Florida RN.
2-4 years recent acute care experience required.
Experience in utilization chart review and discharge planning.
Knowledge of InterQual Criteria.
Strong clinical background needed with strong interpersonal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Managed care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures appropriate utilization of hospital services.
Develops a discharge plan and ensures all appropriate services are in place in a timely manner.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calls a stroke alert overhead.
Verbalizes stroke alert process.
Works with the stroke patient and family for discharge planning and treatment based on needs, condition, and prognosis of the patient.
Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1-hour online training.
Reports to the Director of Case Management.