Case Manager RN

RN CM Care CoordinatorThe RN CM Care Coordinator will facilitate the interdisciplinary plan of care with a focus on evaluating the appropriateness of clinical care, medical necessity, admission status, level of care, and resource management. The RN CM Care Coordinator will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization. The RN CM Care Coordinator will identify potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes and will facilitate appropriate discharge plans.Essential Functions:Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial and medical needs of assigned patientsDevelops a case management plan of care to include identified clinical, psychosocial and discharge needs; coordinates plan of care; plan is documented in the medical record; plan is communicated to appropriate clinical disciplinesAssumes a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to manage care, through criteria driven processes, for the appropriate level of care, patient status and resource utilizationConducts interdisciplinary team meetings to provide a mechanism for all clinical disciplines to collaborate, plan, implement, and assess the plan of care; patient selection should be criteria based and interventions will be documentedEvaluates admissions for medical necessity using approved criteria at defined intervals throughout the episode of care; escalates medical necessity and admission status issues through the established chain of commandEvaluates and assess observation patients for appropriateness in observation statusPerforms utilization management reviews and communicates information to third party payorsActs as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agenciesDemonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance to such regulations and quality initiatives as it relates to the provision of Case Management ServicesMakes appropriate referrals to third party payer disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease statesDocuments professional recommendations, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care teamFacilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on quality and efficiencyTracks and trends barriers to care; makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systemsInvolves patient, family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goalsAssesses patients' post discharge needs and facilitates the provision of services necessary to meet identified needsActively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services deliveredIdentifies patients with the potential for high risk complications and makes appropriate referrals acting as an advocate for the individual's healthcare needsDirects activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under resourced patient population to include patient education activities, patient assistance programs, and community based resourcesDevelops individual plans of care for recurring patients to include education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resourcesAssumes a leadership role in the development, revision, and implementation of clinical protocols which transition patients across the continuum of care or discharge patients to an appropriate service level of careTracks and trends variances to care and barriers to care; makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systemsAdheres to established policy and procedure and standards of care; escalates issues through the established Chain of Command timelyActively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm.Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.Regular, punctual and dependable attendance.Other duties as assignedQualifications:Candidates are required to have a minimum of 3 years of RECENT (Within the last year) Case Manager experience in an acute care setting. The HM is also open to candidates with 3 years of experience on the following units: Med/Surg, Tele, Neuro, ICU, PCU, or ED. *will also consider candidates with Case manager experience in home health or insurance. For home health and insurance, they must have 3 years of acute care experience total and must have at least 1 year of acute care experience within the last 5 years.Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent FL RN license required or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 90 days of hireAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse license is acceptable for position if current and compliantCertification in Case Management, Nursing, or Utilization Review, preferredAdditional Information:· Who does this position report to? This position reports to the Director of Case Management. · How long has it been open? We have had roles open for as long as 149 days * As of 7/9/25Benefits:HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.