Case Manager-RN

Case Manager-RN

Our client, a health insurance company, is looking for a Case Manager-RN for their remote location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination of a regionally aligned, multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to meet member needs telephonic and/or digitally. The multidisciplinary team is inclusive of medical and behavioral health social workers, registered dietitians, pharmacists, clinical support staff, and medical directors.
• Use the case management process to assess, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate care plans designed to optimize the members' health across the care continuum.
• Assess the member's health, psychosocial needs, cultural preferences, and support systems.
• Engage the member and/or caregiver to develop an individualized plan of care, address barriers, identify gaps in care, and promote improved overall health outcomes.
• Arrange resources necessary to meet identified needs (e.g., community resources, mental health services, substance abuse services, financial support services, and disease-specific services).
• Coordinate care delivery and support among member support systems, including providers, community-based agencies, and family.
• Advocate for members and promote self-advocacy.
• Deliver education to include health literacy, self-management skills, medication plans, and nutrition.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of the care management plan, assess adherence to care plan to ensure progress to goals and adjust and reevaluate as necessary.
• Accurately document interactions that support management of the member.
• Prepare the member and/or caregiver for discharge from a facility to home or for transfer to another healthcare facility to support continuity of care.
• Educate the member and/or caregiver about post-transition care and needed follow-up, summarizing what happened during an episode of care.
• Secure durable medical equipment and transportation services and communicate this to the member and/or caregiver and to key individuals at the receiving facility or home care agency.
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules, and guidelines meeting quality and production goals.
• Continue professional development by completing relevant continuing education and maintaining Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Requirements:

• Education and Experience
• Nursing diploma or associate's degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred.
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience in a clinical, acute/post-acute care, and community setting required.
• 1 year of case management experience in a managed care setting strongly preferred.
• Experience managing patients telephonically and via digital channels (mobile applications and messaging) preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Current, active, and unrestricted Michigan registered nurse license required.
• Certification in Case Management (CCM) preferred.
• Certification in Chronic Care Professional (CCP) preferred.
• Other Skills and Abilities
• Ability to think critically, be decisive, and problem solve a variety of topics that can impact a member's outcomes.
• Empathetic, supportive, and a good listener.
• Proficient in motivational interviewing skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple systems/tools, while simultaneously interacting with a member.
• Must have intermediate computer knowledge, typing capability, and proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.).
• Must embrace teamwork but can also work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities