An associate's degree is required, with completion of coursework as a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
New-hire registered nurses effective June 14, 2017 must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position. Applicable conditions in offer letters and signed job descriptions govern employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017; employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013 are grandfathered.
A license to practice nursing in Florida is required.
One to two years of discharge planning, case management, managed care, or nursing experience in a medical setting is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Strong organizational skills are required.
Personal computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel, are required.
Typing proficiency of 20 words per minute is required.
Responsibilities
Participate in developing the patient's plan of care.
Facilitate efficient patient throughput.
Conduct utilization review and promote appropriate utilization of resources.
Identify patient needs and establish safe and appropriate discharge plans throughout the care continuum.
Use sound assessment skills and collaborate with the patient, caregivers, attending physician, utilization review coordinator, and other members of the treatment team.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Experience in obstetrics/gynecology home health is preferred.
Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.
Overview
The Case Manager (CM) is an important member of the treatment team responsible for participating in the development of the patient's plan of care and facilitating efficient throughput, conducting utilization review, promoting appropriate utilization of resources, and identifying needs and establishing safe and appropriate discharge plans. The CM performs these functions throughout the care continuum by utilizing sound assessment skills and collaborating with the patient and their caregivers, Attending Physician, Utilization Review Coordinator, and other members of the treatment team. Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate's degree
Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
New hire RNs, effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.
Preferred Education:
BSN
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida
Preferred Licensure/Certifications:
N/A
Required Experience:
1-2 years Discharge planning, case management, managed care, or nursing experience in a medical setting.
Preferred Experience:
OB/GYN home health. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Necessary Skills:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Excellent organizational skills
3. Strong personal computer skills (i.e., Email, Word, Excel)
4. Good typing skills (20 wpm)
Age of Patients Served:
All Age Groups