Nurse Care Manager, LPN or RN, (HealthCare Home)

Nurse Care Manager, LPN or RN

Location: Branson, MO

The Nurse Care Manager works in conjunction with the internal and external treatment team members to provide education and support to clients who have or are at-risk for complex medical conditions.

Key perks and benefits include:

• $5,000 Sign on bonus!
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key responsibilities include:

• Functions in accordance with Brightli's Operational Guidelines, and within his/her professional code of ethics.
• Accesses emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in case of emotional crisis.
• Is sensitive and responsible to management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, development of grant applications, maintenance of various contracts for services, etc.
• Participates in required meetings.
• Regularly participates in evaluation of self and assigned staff according to Operational Guidelines.
• Is responsive to all Quality Assurance procedures of Brightli, cooperates with utilization review procedures and follows established procedures, rules and regulations of the Clinical Records department.
• Performs other special functions that may, from time to time, be outlined and attached hereto.
• Develops wellness and prevention initiatives.
• Facilitates health education groups by utilizing advanced knowledge of complex medical conditions.
• Participate in the initial treatment plan development for all of their Healthcare Home enrollees.
• Collaboratively develop a treatment plan of healthcare goals for individuals with co-occurring chronic diseases
• Consults with treatment team members regarding patient identified health conditions.
• Manage the process of hospital and medical provider admissions and discharges for HH clients
• Train patients on complex health conditions regarding medical diagnosis, treatment and medications
• Implement, as required, DMH Net Health technology programs and initiatives such as Cyberaccess, Care Manager and IntellectAbility
• Monitor and report performance measures and outcomes using sophisticated information systems developed for nurses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in chronic disease processes in children and adults
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to implement new innovative systems
• Ability to make decisions based on critical thinking and nursing process

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

• Active LPN or RN license
• Experience with the IDD population preferred

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.