RN Care Manager (Tompkins, Chemung, Schuyler Coun)

Overview

Job Title RN Care Manager (Tompkins, Chemung, Schuyler County) Job Description RN is responsible for providing care management for a group of members through a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet a member's health needs through communication and available resources. Develops comprehensive care plan for identified needs. Coordinates all of these services to ensure effective organization of long-term care and health-related services across the spectrum of community-, home-, and facility-based settings. Required Skills and Experience - License and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. - BSN preferred, Associates Degree required. - One year of Nursing Experience preferred - Long term care and/or managed care experience required - Knowledge of homecare, Medicare and Medicaid preferred - Case Management Certification Preferred - Bilingual skills preferred - Ability to work independently, multiple assignments, prioritize workload. - Strong communication skills person to person and by phone. - Valid NYS drivers license and ability to drive in all types of weather - Knowledge and skill in use of Microsoft office. - Ability to learn organization’s software system to perform job duties. What You Need to Know - The RN Care Manager position is a remote, dual role of telephone and in-home care management visits. Work from home with periodic patient visits and occasional meetings at the company’s Syracuse office. Mileage will be compensated from your home at the IRS reimbursement rate. This opportunity is perfect for those who have previous case management or home care experience and live in Ithaca, Elmira, Watkins Glen or surrounding areas. - Maintains member in the most independent living situation as possible. - Provides care management for a group of members through a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet a member's health needs through communication and available resources, - Conducts home/ facility visits for comprehensive health assessments and reassessments to identify health and environmental needs. - Revises and amends care plan as needed based on changes to the members physical, mental, or social wellbeing. This is done at least every 6 months or whenever a change occurs. - In collaboration with members, develops their individualized short and long term goals - Uses approaches and tools to engage members and their families in self management and self activation

Benefits

Company

As a healthcare system without walls, this health system will take a holistic approach to patient care, addressing immediate needs, supporting positive long-term medical and lifestyle choices, and leveraging leading-edge in-home care approaches and technologies to improve outcomes and quality of life. Specialties will include: in-home nursing and medical services; home health aides and elder care; complete cross-continuum care management; community health and wellness programs; transportation, equipment and innovative care technologies; chronic disease management; and managed long-term care. With the right approach, the right team, and the right resources and technologies, our health system delivers tomorrow’s healthcare today, promising more effective care and a healthier community.