Nurse Case Manager, Spinal Cord Injury Day Program, Full-time

The Spinal Cord Injury and Related Disorders (SCI/D) Day Treatment Program is an interdisciplinary day treatment program designed to bridge the gap between traditional inpatient and outpatient service delivery.  The program is overseen by a medical director and the interdisciplinary team includes a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychologist and a nurse case manager, all with specialized training in spinal cord injuries. Patients in the SCI/D program receive five hours of therapy a day, five days a week, for an average of 6-12 weeks. Once enrolled in the SCI/D program, patients are evaluated and given a personalized treatment plan which can include one-on-one therapy sessions, group-based interventions and classes, education and specialized services to best address each patients’ individual goals and needs. The SCI/D team and program focuses on community reintegration and managing ongoing medical needs all while working towards a goal of a smooth transition into the community and next level of care. 

SCI/D is located in the Brooks Healthcare Plaza. The program has its own designated gym but with access to a wide range of equipment and technology in the Healthcare Plaza outpatient center. SCI/D also works closely with the Driving Program, School Reentry, Adaptive Sports program, NRC, Cyberdyne and Research.

Responsibilities:

The Nurse Case Manager in the SCI/D Day Treatment Program is a member of the interdisciplinary team who provides timely and cost-effective coordination of rehabilitation services to best meet the individual's needs.  The Nurse Case Manager promotes a positive outcome, serving as a link between patient, team, payer, and community.  The plan-of-care facilitates communication among and between all parties, promotes patient-family decision-making, and maximizes service delivery transitions to return to the community 

Qualifications:  

• RN, License in the state of Florida 
• 2 years experience as a Nurse Case Manager in Acute Care or Inpatient Rehabilitation. 
• Experience working with patients and families that have acquired spinal cord injuries is desired but not required
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the patients and families
• Must have the ability to work with patients, families, staff, vendors, payors, or any stakeholder to ensure safe discharge and optimal outcomes for all of our patients.
• Must be versed in utilization management processes and able to balance the needs of patient advocacy  with the  needs of  resource stewardship.
• Must be flexible, able to positively  adapt to and quickly respond to daily, unexpected and varied environmental demands.

Compensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Location: 3901 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Hours: Monday -  Friday, 40 hours per week

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Comprehensive Benefits package 
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs