Care Coordinator RN

Care Coordinator RN

Immediate need for a talented Care Coordinator RN. This is a 13 weeks contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in PA, DE, NJ (Remote).

Hours - 37.5 / week, 7.5 hours daily Duration: 13 weeks contract Pay rate- $45 an hour

Key Responsibilities:

• This req will be for our General Precert team- training will be streamlined for PT/OT/ST requests and bariatric requests.
• Applies critical thinking and judgement skills based on advanced medical knowledge to cases utilizing specified resources and guidelines to make case determination.
• Utilizes resources such as; InterQual, Care Management Policy, Medical Policy and Electronic Desk References to determine the medical appropriateness of the proposed plan.
• Utilizes the medical criteria of InterQual and/or Medical Policy to establish the need for inpatient, continued stay and length of stay, procedures and ancillary services.
• Contacts servicing providers regarding treatment plans/plan of care and clarifies medical need for services.
• Reviews treatment plans/plan of care with provider for requested services/procedures, inpatient admissions or continued stay, clarifying medical information with provider if needed.
• Identifies and refers cases in which the plan of care/services are not meeting established criteria to the Medical Director for further evaluation determination.
• Performs early identification of members to evaluate discharge planning needs.
• Collaborates with case management staff or physician to determine alternative setting at times and provide support to facilitate discharge to the most appropriate setting.
• Reports potential utilization issues or trends to designated manager and recommendations for improvement.
• Appropriately refers cases to the Quality Management Department and/or Care Management and Coordination Manager when indicated to include delays in care.
• Appropriately refers cases to Case and Disease Management.
• Ensures request is covered within the member's benefit plan.
• Ensures utilization decisions are compliant with state, federal and accreditation regulations.
• Meets or exceeds regulatory turnaround time and departmental productivity goals when processing referral/authorization requests.
• Ensures that all key functions are documented via Care Management and Coordination Policy.
• Maintains the integrity of the system information by timely, accurate data entry.
• Performs additional duties assigned.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• NOTE: Must have an active PA license or a Nurse Licensure Compact to include PA.
• Active PA Licensed RN required
• BSN Preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care clinical experience in a hospital or other health care setting.
• Prior discharge planning and/or utilization management experience is desirable.
• Medical management/precertification experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Action oriented with strong ability to set priorities and obtain results.
• Team Player - builds team spirit and interdepartmental rapport, using effective problem solving and motivational strategy.
• Open to change, comfortable with new ideas and methods; creates and acts on new opportunities; is flexible and adaptable.
• Embrace the diversity of our workforce and show respect for our colleagues internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational planning and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize time management.
• Oriented in current trends of medical practice.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe programs. Ability to learn new systems as technology advances.