What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager | Durbin Park | Full Time position at UF Health?
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:
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 Degree in Nursing, -OR- Masters in Social Work or related field.
- BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire
- BSN
- MSW
- Case Management Certification.
- Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida for those meeting ASN/BSN education requirement
- Masters in Social work accepted in lieu of RN licensure.
- 1-2 years - Discharge planning, case management, managed care
- -or- Registered Nurse experience in a medical setting.
- Discharge planning and case management experience in a hospital setting.