Nurse Case Manager

Senior Recruiter specializing in Healthcare Staffing at USTechSolutions Duration:3months+ Job 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. Position will require travel to members' homes up to 50-75% travel. Must live near areas listed due to travel requirement and will work at home in between visits. We want someone who is organized, efficient, and can work independently. Target Counties: Cook, Lake, Will, Kane, Winnebago, Rock Island of Illinois Shift Timing:8am to5pmCSTMon‑Fri Responsibilities: 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: Minimum 3-5 years clinical practical experience preferred Minimum 2-3 years Care Management, discharge planning and/or home health care coordination experience preferred Confidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding Demonstrates proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications colleagues frequently to ensure quality patient care. Education: Registered Nurse or LCPC or LCSW with active state license in good standing within the region where job duties are performed is required. Certified Case Manager is preferred. About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Recruiter Details: Email : View email address on click.appcast.io Internal ID : 25-55593 Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr