RN Care Manager (Acute Care), Variable Full-Time Days

Orlando Health • Clermont, FL

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About The Position

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader. As a Registered Nurse Care Manager (Acute Care), you will promote and facilitate effective management of hospital resources from admission to discharge, collaborating with the assigned clinical team to identify patients most likely to benefit from care coordination services to include assessing patients' risk factors and the need for care coordination, clinical utilization management, and the transition to the next appropriate level of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current Florida RN license and BLS/Healthcare Provider certification are required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience in chronic disease management, care management, care coordination, utilization management, or acute clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops or revises individualized care plans based on patient needs, responses to treatment, and clinical progress.
• Continuously evaluates the patient’s progress toward achieving expected outcomes.
• Promotes cultural competency and builds respectful, collaborative relationships with all team members, patients, and families, acknowledging and respecting diversity.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate, ensuring that their needs, preferences, and concerns are heard and addressed in the care process.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients in the intermediate care unit, considering the specific needs of the patient population in this care setting.
• Serves in leadership roles, including as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, supporting staff development and enhancing patient care delivery.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with medical staff and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, managing patient care across the unit.
• Acts as a role model for clinical excellence and professionalism, supporting the hospital’s and nursing department’s goals, values, and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data relative to their age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Coordinates and delegates care effectively among team members for a defined patient group, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and safely.
• Documents patient care consistently and accurately, in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintains competence in nursing skills and proficient use of patient care equipment specific to the intermediate care unit.
• Prioritizes patient care based on critical needs, utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Utilizes problem-solving skills to identify, address, and resolve issues promptly, ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Back up elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree