RN Case Manager Acute Care

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

Position Overview

A 280+ bed acute care hospital is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager (Evenings) to join its Case Management department. In this role, you will coordinate interdisciplinary care, conduct utilization review, ensure appropriate patient status and level of care, and support safe, timely discharges across a variety of units including ED, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Neuro, ICU, and PCU.

This role reports directly to the Director of Case Management.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

• Conduct medical necessity reviews at admission and throughout hospitalization; escalate issues regarding patient status or level of care.

• Manage observation status appropriateness and convert when indicated.

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

• Identify barriers to care and throughput; remove obstacles to reduce LOS and prevent avoidable days or readmissions.

• Coordinate post-acute care needs, including placement, home services, and community referrals.

• Document case management interventions; track and trend variances and support performance improvement efforts.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, quality, and ethical standards; 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 care 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 (with appropriate acute care history)

• Home Health or Insurance Case Management background (must include 3 years total acute care RN experience, with at least 1 year within the last 5 years).

• APRN license (if current and compliant).

Preferred

• BSN

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

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Pay: $31.94–$43.92/hr (experience-based)

• Differentials:

  • Evenings: +$2.50/hr

  • Weekends: +$2.00/hr

  • Combined: +$4.50/hr when both apply

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 total

  • $2,000 on the 1st and 2nd paycheck

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

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, telemedicine

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

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount)

• PTO, extended leave, disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification support

• Wellness programs, EAP, employee recognition initiatives
  (Eligibility varies by role and employment status)

Apply Today

Join a collaborative Case Management team where your clinical expertise and leadership directly support high-quality patient care and efficient care transitions. Apply today to advance your career in acute care Case Management.

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