Case Manager

Overview

The RN Case Manager at UF Health is responsible for coordinating patient-centered care across the continuum, from admission through discharge. This role partners closely with physicians, bedside nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care, optimize length of stay, and support high-quality clinical outcomes.

This is a highly visible role within the hospital, ideal for experienced RNs who excel in clinical judgment, collaboration, and systems-based thinking.

UF Health is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to clinical excellence, education, and research. RN Case Managers at UF Health are trusted clinical partners who influence patient outcomes, system efficiency, and care quality every day.

• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to identify patient care, discharge, and transition needs
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate timely and safe discharges to appropriate post-acute settings (home health, SNF, rehab, LTACH, hospice, DME)
• Identify and proactively address barriers to discharge, including clinical, psychosocial, and payer-related challenges
• Conduct utilization review and level-of-care assessments in compliance with CMS, payer, and regulatory guidelines
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds to support care progression and patient throughput
• Advocate for patients and families while balancing quality outcomes, safety, and cost-effective care
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Support performance improvement, patient flow, and value-based care initiatives

• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASN or BSN)
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of hospital workflows
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills

• BSN preferred
• Prior experience as an RN Case Manager, Care Coordinator, or Utilization Review RN
• Case Management certification (CCM, ACM, or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in an academic medical center or complex, high-acuity environment
• Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and payer requirements