Manager of Case Management- Fort Pierce - First Connect

Manager of Case Management- Fort Pierce

SHIFT: Full-time No Weekends

Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.

Job Summary

The Manager for Case Management services reports to the Case Management Director and is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating all aspects of hospital-based case management for his/her assigned area of responsibility in alignment with the goals of the Case Management Department.

This role is accountable for the overall day-to-day oversight and management of the case management program including coordination, supervision, and administrative oversight of the case management team. This role will function as an expert clinical practitioner, case management subject-matter expert, resource, advisor and leader for the members of the case management team. Supervises and monitors professional and support staff and ensures that effective care coordination and case management practices are consistent with hospital policies, and applicable regulations and guidelines. Monitors quality of the interactions, documentation and assessments of the case management staff. The Manager for Case Management Services will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.

Job Qualifications

• 2 year / Associates Degree in Nursing 4 year / Bachelors Degree in Nursing (2-year grace period) OR Masters Degree in Social Work
• 3+ years experience in Acute-Care Case Management or Social Work
• 2+ years supervisory experience