Case Manager

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

3d

About The Position

The Case Manager (CM) is an important member of the treatment team, participating in the development of the patient's plan of care and facilitating efficient throughput. The CM conducts utilization review, promotes appropriate utilization of resources, identifies needs, and establishes safe and appropriate discharge plans. These functions are performed throughout the care continuum through assessment and collaboration with the patient and caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and other members of the treatment team.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing, or a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• New-hire RNs effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position.
• New hires or transfers into the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide by the conditions in their offer letter and the job-description verbiage signed upon hire or transfer.
• Current employees hired or transferred into the position before August 1, 2013 are grandfathered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong personal computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel.
• Good typing skills, 20 wpm.
• For those meeting the ASN/BSN education requirement, a license to practice nursing in Florida is required; a Master's in Social Work or a related field is accepted in lieu of RN licensure.
• 1–2 years of discharge planning, case management, managed care, or Registered Nurse experience in a medical setting.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred education: BSN, MSW, or Case Management Certification.
• Discharge planning and case management experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of the patient's plan of care.
• Facilitate efficient throughput.
• Conduct utilization review.
• Promote appropriate utilization of resources.
• Identify needs and establish safe and appropriate discharge plans.
• Collaborate throughout the care continuum with the patient and caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and other treatment team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree