<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 care team. This role centers on individualized treatment planning, psychosocial assessment, and discharge coordination across a patient population that includes ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, and LTAC-level acuity. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a consistent 8-hour day schedule — a strong fit for an experienced RN ready to step fully into a case management function without rotating shifts or unpredictable call.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $34–$47 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule: 8-hour days, no rotating shifts</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with a rehabilitation program focus and structured interdisciplinary team model</li> <li>Case management scope spans ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, and LTAC patient populations</li> <li>Direct collaboration with the Rehab Program Director, Facility Case Management Director, and the full interdisciplinary care team</li> <li>Responsibilities include guiding patients and families through program orientation, rehabilitation philosophy, Medicare and insurance benefits, discharge criteria, and patient rights</li> <li>Individualized treatment plan development that reflects each patient's strengths, needs, and personal recovery goals</li> <li>Psychosocial assessments and discharge planning evaluations with clear documentation and cross-team communication</li> <li>Patient and family education coordination, including participation in treatment planning sessions, goal discussions, and family conferences</li> <li>Patient-centered care model emphasizing compassion, respect, and clinical excellence at every interaction</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing certificate accepted</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years; ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, or LTAC case management background strongly preferred</li> <li>Must meet state criminal background check requirements 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 and clear turquoise water. The area combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to South Florida, and is home to a strong military community anchored by Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. Outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and year-round warm weather — makes this a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional opportunity and genuine quality of life.</p>