Registered Nurse Case Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, Florida

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Panama City

Department: Case Management

Schedule: Days | PT | weekend position

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Strategic Care Orchestration: Coordinate the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge, integrating clinical pathways with the unique preferences, cultural values, and goals of the patient and their family.
• Clinical Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuously monitor patient progress through direct assessments and medical record reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the health plan and ensure the appropriateness of services relative to the diagnosis.
• Resource Advocacy & Barrier Removal: Proactively identify and eliminate social, financial, or administrative barriers to recovery by advocating for necessary medical resources and facilitating access to post-discharge care options.
• Interprofessional Collaboration & Documentation: Maintain active dialogue with healthcare providers and supervisors to ensure effective plan implementation while serving as a resource for high-quality medical record documentation and regulatory compliance.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date
  or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of
  Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained
  prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
  hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Previous case management experience

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge, integrating clinical pathways with the unique preferences, cultural values, and goals of the patient and their family.
• Continuously monitor patient progress through direct assessments and medical record reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the health plan and ensure the appropriateness of services relative to the diagnosis.
• Proactively identify and eliminate social, financial, or administrative barriers to recovery by advocating for necessary medical resources and facilitating access to post-discharge care options.
• Maintain active dialogue with healthcare providers and supervisors to ensure effective plan implementation while serving as a resource for high-quality medical record documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date
  or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of
  Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained
  prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
  hire.