Care Manager

Overview

Required skills and experience: * Must possess a current and active nursing license to practice in the state(s) assigned or maintain a compact license. *Must have ER, ICU, or MED SURG Experience *RN license preferred * CCM highly desirable * 3+ years of various clinical experience. * Ability to quickly ascertain severity of illness * Ability to utilize nursing skills to understand and coordinate care of those members that are significantly physically compromised by their illness and/or disability. * Possesses current knowledge of disease pathophysiology, psychosocial issues, and treatment. * Positive, service-oriented attitude. * Must maintain valid driver’s license and vehicle. * Able to develop, implement, communicate and evaluate a plan of care for each call *Ability to maintain a HIPAA compliant professional work environment What you need to know: ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Identifies members appropriate for Care Management by use of targeted chronic conditions, level of care, and recognition of member’s disease specific and preventative measures, knowledge base or deficits in monitoring health, wellness and chronic conditions. Reviews and analyzes clinical indicators and whether there is any ‘gap’ in compliance that will result in member contact. • Performs telephonic nursing assessments utilizing the nursing process. • Assesses symptoms utilizing evidence-based tools to determine dispositions and comfort measures. • Develops and implements the care plan. • Monitors the care plan to determine if the goals are being met on an ongoing basis to evaluate for needed changes and updates the plan of care accordingly. Closes the plan of care when complete. • Collaborates with Medical Director when appropriate (i.e., communicates review findings, criteria not met, use of alternative care settings, determination of appropriate level of care, delay of provision of services, etc.) to insure appropriate, coordinated service delivery. • Identifies members requiring post hospital services and initiates discharge planning with attending physician and designated hospital personnel. • Coordinates appropriate post hospital services. • Conducts outbound calls to members to complete telephonic assessments and provide interventions and education for the management of their health, wellness and chronic conditions. • Collaborates with the Provider or their designee to address the care plan from an integrated approach. • Identifies and reports quality of care issues to the Medical Director and the VP of Medical Management. • Communicates and collaborates with Medical and Nursing staff. • Promotes the mission, philosophy, goals, and policies of the organization through staff education. • Completes clear and concise documentation in Care Management programs. • Participates in the quality care conference program. • Provides clinical oversight of the care plan and care coordination process implemented by Care Coordinator. 2 Clinical Care Manager • Maintain personal professional development. • Collaborates with providers and/or the Medical Director when appropriate (i.e., communicates review findings, criteria not met, use of alternative care settings, determination of appropriate level of care, delay of provision of services, etc.) to insure appropriate, coordinated service delivery • Participates in departmental QIP process • Provides clinical oversight of the call coordination process initiated by the call coordinators • Active participant in the Care Integration Platform Additional job details: The role of the Care Management Nurse is to coordinate continuity of care for patients and, as necessary, act as a liaison between the patient’s family, provider and healthcare organization, supporting the proper course of treatment at the appropriate time to maximize health and well-being. Care Manager strives to promote self-managed care and the use of healthcare resources in the most cost-effective way possible, working with patients of all ages and conditions. The individual in this position has responsibility for overseeing the clinical plan of care to conform to evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements. This position integrates care coordination, utilization management, and discharge planning.

Benefits

Company

We exist to improve the health of communities by providing integrated solutions for population health and physician practice services that proactively shape the patient's healthcare experience. Our unique approach to Population Health is to support and optimize the Physician-Patient relationship, the foundation being Primary Care. Providers are powered with a team-based care approach that guides the patient to ensure they receive the appropriate care in the appropriate setting for all their healthcare needs. Our physician practice services empower independent practices with insights, tools, and actionable strategy, which is essential for successful transformation and longevity. We enable you to shape your own path and forge deeper connections with your patients while preserving your independence.