Per Diem Case Manager
This opportunity is for a Per Diem Case Manager position at Wellington Regional Medical Center, located in Wellington, Florida. Wellington Regional is a 235-bed, acute care hospital owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Since 1986, Wellington Regional has provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional is committed to advanced technologies and expanding programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. The hospital promotes an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation, and opportunities for professional growth.
Job Requirements:
- Ensures appropriate utilization of hospital services as well as developing a discharge plan and all appropriate services in a timely manner.
- Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead.
- Verbalizes stroke alert process.
- Works with the stroke patient and family for discharge planning and treatment based on needs, condition, and prognosis of patient.
- Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Director of Case Management.
- Must be a Florida RN.
- 2-4 years recent acute care experience required.
- Experience in utilization chart review and discharge planning.
- Managed care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of InterQual Criteria.
- Strong clinical background needed with strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.