Nurse Care Manager

Nurse Care ManagerThis position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus! Bonus amounts to be paid out in two equal installments. Do you have a passion for integrated health and care coordination? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversely driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Nurse Care Manager! What You Will Be Doing As a Nurse Care Manager, you will have the opportunity to specialize in integrative health by coordinating patient care across the behavioral and physical health spectrum of services. You will be responsible for a caseload of at-risk patients and will work as a liaison between ISK and other physical health providers to ensure your patients receive appropriate services and continuity of care. This may include triaging and coordinating referrals and follow-up, connecting to resources and/or programs, and assisting with metric compliances for CCBHC. You will develop an integrated health care plan for your patients and work in collaboration with other providers to ensure care plan goals are met. Additionally, you will be responsible for tracking outcomes of patients assigned to your caseload.Why This Position is Awesome Great work-life balance with a predictable schedule - no weekends, holidays, mandating, or on-call responsibilities Practice with autonomy by independently managing a panel of behavioral health clients Provide patient-centered support, education, and needed follow-up Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team Provide comprehensive care coordination to improve the client’s quality of lifeWhat We Require Associate’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred) along with a valid RN license in the State of Michigan, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. A minimum two years’ experience in the primary care or mental health field, preferably in a community setting. Strong understanding of recovery-oriented services for individuals who have psychiatric needs, are intellectually/developmentally disabled, and/or who have substance use disorders. Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong experience with electronic health records and the ability to work within more than one system.Why Work For ISK Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan! You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility. Physical Efforts Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing. Requires light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot and ability to hear and communicate verbally. Working Conditions In office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. May encounter community environments that include homes, schools, courts, and other community settings that may or may not be barrier-free. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area may be required.