<p>A clinician-led care organization in Oviedo, FL is recruiting a licensed Case Manager — LPN or RN — to join its ambulatory and transitions-of-care team. This role sits at the intersection of inpatient and outpatient care coordination, giving the right clinician meaningful influence over patient outcomes across acute, skilled nursing, and community settings. The position offers a structured sign-on bonus, a competitive salary range, and the clinical infrastructure of a large national care delivery organization — without sacrificing the community-practice feel of a Central Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus: $2,500 for external LPN candidates / $5,000 for external RN candidates</li> <li>Annual salary range: $60,200 – $107,400 (full-time, based on licensure, education, and experience)</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Access to professional development pathways and internal career advancement opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Care management role spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings — work is performed on-site and telephonically based on patient need</li> <li>Functions as care team leader in collaboration with the primary care physician and broader interdisciplinary care team</li> <li>Manages transitions of care for high-risk patients across acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, custodial care, and ambulatory settings</li> <li>Facilitates discharge planning including follow-up appointments, home health referrals, social services coordination, and transportation arrangements</li> <li>Applies established disease management protocols and care management pathways approved by medical management to optimize clinical outcomes</li> <li>Maintains active communication with physicians, hospitalists, extended care facilities, disease management teams, patients, and families</li> <li>Utilizes health plan benefit data, utilization metrics, and care management reporting systems to inform and evaluate care decisions</li> <li>Addresses emerging patient care issues on initial visit and prioritizes needs in real time</li> <li>HMO/managed care environment with emphasis on appropriate resource utilization and quality outcomes</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required</li> <li>Valid Florida LPN or RN license required</li> <li><strong>LPN pathway:</strong> Certificate in Practical Nursing; IV certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire</li> <li><strong>RN pathway:</strong> Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science required</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) required — must obtain within 90 days of hire if not currently certified</li> <li>One or more years of experience in an acute clinical care setting preferred</li> <li>Prior care management, utilization review, or discharge planning experience preferred</li> <li>HMO or managed care experience preferred</li> <li>Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English preferred</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Oviedo is a consistently top-ranked suburb of Orlando in Seminole County — known for its highly rated public schools, low crime, and strong sense of community, making it a natural draw for clinicians with families. The area offers easy access to Orlando's full range of cultural amenities, professional sports, and international airport, while maintaining a quieter, residential character with parks, trails, and proximity to Central Florida's lakes and nature preserves. Cost of living remains favorable relative to other major Florida metros, and the year-round warm climate adds to the lifestyle appeal for clinicians relocating from colder regions.</p>