*Nurse Case Manager II - New Jersey

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Job Title: Nurse Case Manager II

Duration: 4 Months Contract (Potential for extension)
Location: Field Needs to be in the northern counties of New Jersey
Pay Rate:$44.12/ HR on W2
Shift Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

County: Needs to be in the surrounding area of Camden (includes Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester)

Candidates must reside in one of these counties. Please add city, state, zip and county at top of resume.

This is a full-time field-based telework position in NJ. This position requires the ability to travel within the assigned region of member homes and cvs facility, up to 50% to 70% or more of the time. Miles will be paid.




New Jersey residency required. Camden county residency preferred. May live in one of the surrounding counties, but willing to have a case load in Camden County.

Description

The care manager is responsible for assessing and evaluating members with potential care management needs through telephonic and face to face assessments in various settings, including the member's private residence, hospitals, behavioral, and long term nursing facilities. The care manager establishes a cost effective and member centric care plan in collaboration with the member, authorized care givers, and providers. The care manager monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plans and adjust the care plan based on clinical judgement and member needs. Care managers coordinate and collaborate with members, authorized representatives, primary care providers, and other care team participants to coordinate services and ensure timely service delivery. The care manager will take an interdisciplinary approach to advocate for member's needs to ensure a safe discharge post hospitalization or transition from a nursing facility, including addressing social needs (e.g., housing and food insecurity). Accurate and timely documentation in the member's electronic health record is essential. The care manager role requires critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Additionally, the care manager may be asked to mentor new hires once proficient in the role.

Experience

3 years Clinical practice experience, e.g., hospital setting, alternative care setting such as home

health or ambulatory care required.
Healthcare and/or managed care industry experience.
Case Management experience preferred-- Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment
Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening. Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.
Work requires the ability to perform close inspection of hand written and computer generated documents as well as a PC monitor.
Typical office working environment with productivity and quality expectations

Education

RN with current unrestricted state licensure.
Case Management Certification CCM preferred