RN Care Manager - Acute Case Management - Days - Bayfront Hospital

Position Summary

Position Overview:

 

Title: RN Care Manager, Acute

Department: Case Management

Site: Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Shift: Day, Full-TimeSchedule: 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri with weekend rotations (up to 1-2 weekends per month) and holiday rotationAbout Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital:Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance ✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  ✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match ✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance ✔ Family & Pet Support

..and more!

Job Description:

 

An RN Case Manager (RNCM) is a registered nurse responsible for coordinating patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe, efficient, and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes.

The RNCM promotes and facilitates effective management of hospital resources from admission to discharge, collaborating with the assigned clinical team to identify patients most likely to benefit from care coordination services to include assessing patients’ risk factors and the need for care coordination, clinical utilization management and the transition to the next appropriate level of care.

 

Core Responsibilities:

 

Care Coordination

• Assess patients upon admission for discharge planning needs
• Develop and implement individualized care transition plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and ancillary services
• Ensure smooth transitions to post-acute care (SNF, rehab, home health, hospice)
• Prevent avoidable delays in care or discharge
• Monitor length of stay (LOS) and address barriers early
• Participate in payer communication and authorization processes

 

 Discharge Planning

• Identify social, financial, and clinical barriers
• Coordinate with families and caregivers
• Arrange services such as DME, home health, transportation, or community resources
• Ensure safe and timely discharge to the appropriate level of care

 

Patient & Family Advocacy

• Educate patients and families about care plans and options
• Promote informed decision-making
• Address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) impacting recovery

 

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation supporting medical necessity
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation standards are met
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

 

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