Nurse Case Manager, Spinal Cord Injury Day Program, Full-time

• The Spinal Cord Injury and Related Disorders (SCI/D) Day Treatment Program is an interdisciplinary day treatment program designed to bridge the gap between traditional inpatient and outpatient service delivery.
• The program is overseen by a medical director and the interdisciplinary team includes a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychologist and a nurse case manager, all with specialized training in spinal cord injuries.
• Patients in the SCI/D program receive five hours of therapy a day, five days a week, for an average of 6-12 weeks.
• Once enrolled in the SCI/D program, patients are evaluated and given a personalized treatment plan which can include one-on-one therapy sessions, group-based interventions and classes, education and specialized services to best address each patients’ individual goals and needs.
• The SCI/D team and program focuses on community reintegration and managing ongoing medical needs all while working towards a goal of a smooth transition into the community and next level of care.
• SCI/D is located in the Brooks Healthcare Plaza.
• The program has its own designated gym but with access to a wide range of equipment and technology in the Healthcare Plaza outpatient center.
• SCI/D also works closely with the Driving Program, School Reentry, Adaptive Sports program, NRC, Cyberdyne and Research.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Case Manager in the SCI/D Day Treatment Program is a member of the interdisciplinary team who provides timely and cost-effective coordination of rehabilitation services to best meet the individual's needs. The Nurse Case Manager promotes a positive outcome, serving as a link between patient, team, payer, and community. The plan-of-care facilitates communication among and between all parties, promotes patient-family decision-making, and maximizes service delivery transitions to return to the community

Qualifications

RN or LPN License in the state of Florida 2 years experience as a Nurse Case Manager in Acute Care or Inpatient Rehabilitation. Experience working with patients and families that have acquired spinal cord injuries is desired but not required Must be flexible to meet the needs of the patients and families Must have the ability to work with patients, families, staff, vendors, payors, or any stakeholder to ensure safe discharge and optimal outcomes for all of our patients. Must be versed in utilization management processes and able to balance the needs of patient advocacy with the needs of resource stewardship. Must be flexible, able to positively adapt to and quickly respond to daily, unexpected and varied environmental demands.