RN Case Manager Acute Care

Company Description

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Leon & Gadsden Counties)
Schedule: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET | 1 weekend per 4-week schedule
Pay: $31.94–$43.92/hr (DOE; midpoint ≈ $39.93)
Shift Differentials: +$2.50/hr Evenings | +$2.00/hr Weekends (stackable to +$4.50/hr)
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (paid in installments over 2 years)
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Job Description

Position Overview

A 280+ bed acute care hospital is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager (Evenings) to join the Case Management team. In this role, you will coordinate interdisciplinary care, conduct utilization review, determine appropriate level of care, and support safe, timely discharges across ED, Med/Surg, Tele, Neuro, ICU, and PCU populations.

You will report directly to the Director of Case Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessments and develop criteria-based plans of care with clear discharge goals.

• Lead interdisciplinary huddles and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, therapy, pharmacy, and social work.

• Conduct medical necessity reviews at admission and throughout hospitalization; escalate level-of-care issues as needed.

• Manage observation status appropriateness and convert to inpatient status when indicated.

• Perform concurrent/utilization reviews; document and communicate with third-party payers.

• Identify barriers to throughput; resolve issues to reduce LOS and prevent avoidable days and readmissions.

• Coordinate post-acute care services and connect patients/families with community resources.

• Document case management interventions and track/trend variances; contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

• Support compliance with regulatory standards and assist with staff education and protocol implementation.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Florida RN license or Compact RN (must obtain FL license within 90 days if Compact).

• 3 years recent acute RN Case Management experience, OR

• 3 years acute care RN experience (Med/Surg, Tele, Neuro, ICU, PCU, or ED) with strong UR/throughput skills.

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

Also Considered (if acute background is met)

• Home Health or Insurance Case Management experience.

• APRN license (if current and compliant).

Preferred

• BSN

• Case Management/UR certifications (CCM, ACM, RN-BC)

Additional Information

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Pay: $31.94–$43.92/hr

• Differentials:

  • +$2.50/hr Evenings

  • +$2.00/hr Weekends (up to +$4.50/hr stacked)

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 total

  • $2,000 on 1st & 2nd paycheck

  • $2,000 at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, behavioral health & telemedicine

• 401(k) with 100% employer match (3–9% based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount)

• PTO & extended leave options

• Disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance & certification support

• Wellness, EAP, and employee recognition programs

(Eligibility may vary by role and employment status.)

Apply Today

If you excel at coordination, utilization review, and supporting smooth transitions of care, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your case management career. Apply today to join a collaborative and mission-driven team.

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