Case Manager RN

A 267-bed acute care hospital in Fort Walton Beach is seeking a Case Manager Registered Nurse to support patient care coordination across the continuum of care. The facility offers a wide range of services, including an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Cancer Care Center, open-heart surgery, a full-service emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and freestanding emergency departments.

Position Overview

This role focuses on guiding patients and families through the full care journey, ensuring smooth transitions and appropriate use of healthcare resources. The Case Manager RN works closely with patients, families, physicians, therapists, and administrative teams to develop individualized care plans that support recovery goals and long-term outcomes.

A strong emphasis is placed on psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe and effective transitions from admission through discharge.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care across multiple disciplines and service lines
Conduct psychosocial assessments and discharge planning evaluations
Develop individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and recovery goals
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, benefits, and discharge expectations
Provide program orientation covering rehabilitation philosophy, insurance coverage, and patient rights
Document clinical findings, care plans, and discharge plans accurately and timely
Facilitate communication between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
Collaborate with rehab leadership and case management leadership to support continuity of care
Support safe and timely transitions across the care continuum
Identify barriers to discharge and assist in resolving care coordination challenges

Qualifications

Associate degree or nursing certificate required
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience within the past 3 years required
ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, or LTAC case management experience preferred
Strong communication, assessment, and care coordination skills required

Schedule

Full-time, day shift
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Rotating weekends required

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and holiday benefits
Retirement savings program
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
Opportunity to support patient-centered care transitions in a high-acuity hospital setting
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis