*Nurse Case Manager II - New Jersey

Nurse Case Manager II - New Jersey

Job Location- Field - Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Union, Passaic, Bergen, Essex

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Potential for extension)

Pay Rate: $44.12/HR on W2

Shift – M-F 8am-5pm

***must have candidates city, state, zip and county they reside in at the top of their resume: Northern or Central Counties considered (Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Union, Passaic, Bergen, Essex) This position requires up to 50-75% travel to complete face to face visits in the state of NJ in various settings including, miles will paid Description - MCO experience preferred - BSN or LSW required - must be listed on resume; RN with current unrestricted state licensure in the State of New Jersey

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.

Required Qualifications 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.