<p>An acute care facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager for a day-shift position embedded within a rehabilitation-focused interdisciplinary team. This role centers on individualized care coordination — from psychosocial assessment and discharge planning through patient and family education — within a setting that values seamless, patient-centered transitions. Fort Walton Beach offers a Gulf Coast lifestyle with strong regional healthcare infrastructure, making this an attractive placement for experienced RN case managers seeking stability and quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $34–$47 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with 8-hour shifts — no nights required</li> <li>Immediate opening with acute care facility placement</li> <li>State-mandated criminal background check required as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with a rehabilitation program focus</li> <li>Day-shift only, 8-hour shifts — consistent, predictable scheduling</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model: close collaboration with the Rehab Program Director, Facility Case Management Director, and the broader care team</li> <li>Responsibilities span the full case management continuum: program orientation, insurance and Medicare benefit counseling, discharge criteria education, and patient rights advocacy</li> <li>Individualized treatment plan development that incorporates patient strengths, recovery goals, and psychosocial needs</li> <li>Psychosocial assessments and discharge planning evaluations with formal documentation and cross-team communication</li> <li>Patient, family, and caregiver education coordinated to support active participation in treatment planning, goal-setting, and family conferences</li> <li>Practice environment grounded in values of compassion, respect, and clinical excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required; Florida license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent certificate program</li> <li>At least 2 years of recent acute care experience (within the last 3 years) — ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, LTAC, or direct Case Management experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate discharge planning across an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Familiarity with Medicare and commercial insurance benefit structures as they apply to rehabilitation and acute care settings</li> <li>Must successfully complete a state-mandated criminal record check as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, offering some of the Gulf Coast's most celebrated white-sand beaches, warm weather year-round, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle at a cost of living well below that of South Florida. The area is home to a strong military community anchored by Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, contributing to a stable, diverse local economy and a well-supported regional healthcare system. Outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and access to state parks — is abundant, and the area sits within easy driving distance of Pensacola and Destin.</p>