Registered Nurse RN Case Manager

Responsibilities Job Title: RN Case Manager Status: Full Time Schedule: Days *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.* About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC): LWRMC is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee-Sarasota region. The hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval acknowledges the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Our medical staff includes more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties and use advanced medical technology. LWRMC is conveniently located near I-75 and University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, Florida LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Job 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. For more information, please contact Kristy Lynch, Recruiter at 941-782-2142. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.