*Nurse Case Manager II - (SW Michigan)

Nurse Case Manager II - MI

Job Location: Field - MI

Duration: 5+ Months Contract (Potential for extension)

Pay Rate: $44.12/HR on W2

Shift – M-F - 8AM-5 PM

Field and Telephonic - Positions in Macomb and Wayne Counties.

Local travel: 50-75% - Miles will be Paid

Candidates should be either in one of these counties or very close to it. They will be traveling to this region. Sourcing for SW Michigan (Counties: Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, St Joseph, Cass, and Berrien Counties)

Description

The Case Manager utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's benefit plan and/or health needs through communication and available resources to promote optimal, cost-effective outcomes. Requires an RN with unrestricted active license

Through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive assessments of referred member's needs/eligibility and determines approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member's benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services. Application and/or interpretation of applicable criteria and guidelines, standardized case management plans, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member's needs to ensure appropriate administration of benefits. Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures

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.