Local Contract Nurse RN - Case Management - $36-43 per hour

Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Case Management for a local contract nursing job in Tallahassee, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Case Management
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025
• Duration : 52 weeks
• 37 hours per week
• Shift : 10 hours, days
• Employment Type : Local Contract

Case Manager RN

Tallahassee, FL

Available Shifts :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial and medical needs of assigned patients

Develops a case management plan of care to include identified clinical, psychosocial and discharge needs; coordinates plan of care; plan is documented in the medical record; plan is communicated to appropriate clinical disciplines

Assumes a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to manage care, through criteria driven processes, for the appropriate level of care, patient status and resource utilization

Conducts interdisciplinary team meetings to provide a mechanism for all clinical disciplines to collaborate, plan, implement, and assess the plan of car; patient selection should be criteria based and interventions will be documented

Evaluates admissions for medical necessity using approved criteria at defined intervals throughout the episode of care; escalates medical necessity and admission status issues through the established chain of command

Evaluates and assess observation patients for appropriateness in observation status

Performs utilization management reviews and communicates information to third party payors

Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agencies

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance to such regulations and quality initiatives as it relates to the provision of Case Management Services

Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states

Documents professional recommendations, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team

Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on quality and efficiency

Tracks and trends barriers to care; makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systems

Involves patient, family / responsible / significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals

Assesses patients' post discharge needs and facilitates the provision of services necessary to meet identified needs

Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered

Identifies patients with the potential for high risk complications and makes appropriate referrals acting as an advocate for the individual's healthcare needs

Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under resourced patient population to include patient education activities, patient assistance programs, and community based resources

Develops individual plans of care for recurring patients to include education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resources

Assumes a leadership role in the development, revision, and implementation of clinical protocols which transition patients across the continuum of care or discharge patients to an appropriate service level of care

Tracks and trends variances to care and barriers to care; makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systems

Adheres to established policy and procedure and standards of care; escalates issues through the established Chain of Command timely

Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.

Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm.

Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.

Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.

Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.

Other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need :

Candidates are required to have a minimum of 3 years of RECENT (Within the last year) Case Manager experience in an acute care setting. The HM is also open to candidates with 3 years of experience on the following units : Med / Surg, Tele, Neuro, ICU, PCU, or ED.

Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Current FL RN license required or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN licenserequiredwithin90 days of hire

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license is acceptable for position if current and compliant

Certification in Case Management, Nursing, or Utilization Review, preferred

Additional Information :

"We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law."

About Rang Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT / Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it's for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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