Case Manager RN – Acute Care / Hospital Case Management
Location: Florida Gulf Coast Area ( Ft. Walton Bch, FL 32547)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: Days | Rotating Weekends
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
A leading acute care healthcare organization on the Florida Gulf Coast is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to join a high-performing hospital care management team. This opportunity is ideal for an RN with strong acute care clinical experience who is passionate about patient advocacy, discharge planning, utilization review, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
If you are looking for a hospital case management career with growth potential, leadership support, excellent compensation, sign-on bonus eligibility, and long-term career advancement, this position offers a highly rewarding environment focused on quality patient outcomes and coordinated care transitions.
Position Overview
As an RN Case Manager, you will guide patients and families through every stage of the care continuum while coordinating safe, effective, and patient-centered discharge planning. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, rehab teams, and hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure smooth transitions of care.
This role is perfect for nurses with experience in:
- Acute Care
- Hospital Case Management
- ICU
- CCU
- Med-Surg
- LTAC
- Utilization Review
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Transitional Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Care Management
RN Case Manager Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care across the continuum from admission through discharge
- Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans
- Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge evaluations
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and recovery goals
- Explain insurance benefits, Medicare guidelines, patient rights, and rehabilitation philosophy
- Participate in family conferences and multidisciplinary care discussions
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to ensure safe patient discharge planning
- Advocate for quality outcomes and patient safety initiatives
- Maintain accurate case management documentation and compliance standards
- Support utilization management and resource coordination
- Communicate effectively with leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
RN Case Manager Qualifications
Required:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Certificate Program
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- ICU
- CCU
- Med-Surg
- LTAC
- Hospital Case Management
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills
- Ability to advocate for safe patient discharge planning
- Excellent organization and multitasking abilities
Preferred:
- Prior utilization review or discharge planning experience
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Knowledge of Medicare, insurance authorization, and care coordination processes
- Leadership potential and career growth mindset
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Salary Range: $34.25/hour - $47.10/hour (Depends on years of Experience)
Sign-On Bonus:
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Paid in installments over a 2-year commitment
Relocation Assistance:
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Behavioral Health Benefits
- Free Telemedicine Services
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Family Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Assistance
- Certification Support
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Adoption Assistance
- Fertility Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Assistance
- Retirement Planning Support
- Employee Discount Programs
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking healthcare professionals who:
- Want long-term career growth in hospital case management
- Are confident communicators and patient advocates
- Can respectfully collaborate and challenge clinical decisions when appropriate
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Thrive in fast-paced acute care environments
- Are coachable, adaptable, and highly organized
- Have a passion for improving patient outcomes and quality of care
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Apply today to join a collaborative healthcare organization committed to exceptional patient care, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
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Pay: $34.25 - $47.10 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
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- Best time to connect over the phone for the discussion -
Education:
Experience:
- ICU, CCU, Med-Surg or LTAC Case Management: 3 years (Required)
- Recent Acute Care / Hospital : 2 years (Required)
- Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred)
- Discharge planning: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Certified Case Manager (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ft Walton Bch, FL 32547 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ft Walton Bch, FL 32547: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
