Registered Nurse RN UM Case Manager PRN Varied

RN UM Case ManagerLakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive CompensationCareer development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug PlanGenerous Paid Time Off401(K) with company match and discounted stock planTuition ReimbursementSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer development opportunities within UHS and its SubsidiariesMore information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.comJob Overview:Responsible for promoting appropriate Length of Stay (LOS) and resource management in areas assigned; assesses the care needs of patients upon entry into the organization and facilitates appropriate progression through the hospital's continuum of care into the post-hospital environment; collaborates with other members of the health care team in planning, coordinating, and facilitating the implementation of a plan of care based on the reason for admission and current, emerging and projected care needs; performs these duties in a manner which enhances service excellence including quality clinical outcomes for patients, efficiencies in hospital operations, and cost-effectiveness; and demonstrates accountability for services provides through participation in the monitoring and evaluation of patient care activities. Other duties as assigned.General Responsibilities:Assesses the care needs of patients upon entry into the organization and facilitates appropriate progression through the hospital's continuum of care into the post-hospital environment.Collaborates with other members of the health care team in planning, coordinating, and facilitating the implementation of a plan of care based on the reason for admission and current, emerging and projected care needs.Performs these duties in a manner which enhances service excellence including quality clinical outcomes for patients, efficiencies in hospital operations, and cost-effectiveness.Demonstrates accountability for services provides through participation in the monitoring and evaluation of patient care activities.Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in a health care related curriculum is preferred. Candidates must possess at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited program.A minimum of three (3) years' experience in direct patient care in an acute care setting; additional experience in Case Management/Utilization Management/Discharge Planning is required.Nurse candidates must hold a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.BLS is recommended, but not required.