SCO RN Care Manager - Boston 2

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Job Summary

The Care Manager - Nursing (RN CM) will ensure that all members receive timely care management (CM) across the continuum, including transitions of care, care coordination and navigation, complex case management, population health and wellness interventions, and disease/chronic condition management per department guidelines. The nurse care manager possesses strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to facilitate a care plan which ensures quality medical care for the member. The RN CM works closely with the member, the caregiver/authorized representative, and providers to meet the targeted member-specific goals. Based on national standards for CM practice, the RN CM focuses on empowering the member to support optimal wellness and improved self-management.

Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing

• Administer assessments, collaborate with the member/caregiver and providers to develop a plan of care, implement member-specific CM interventions, and evaluate plan of care and revise as needed.
• Facilitate program enrollment utilizing key motivational interviewing skills
• Provide targeted health education, proactive strategies for condition management, and communication with key providers and vendors actively involved in the member’s care
• Perform both telephonic and face to face outreach to assess barriers to wellness, medical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of the member.
• Collaborate with member/caregiver and the facility care team to coordinate a safe transition to the next level of care, which includes but is not limited to ensure understanding post-hospital discharge instructions, facilitate needed services and follow-up, and implement strategies to prevent re-admission
• Performs case documentation in applicable CM system according to department and regulatory standards
• Collaborates and liaises with the interdisciplinary care team, to improve member outcomes (i.e., Utilization Management, Medical Director, pharmacy, community health workers, dementia care specialists, wellness, and BH CM)
• Attend and  present (as appropriate), high risk members at interdisciplinary rounds forum
• Maintain professional growth and development through self-directed learning activities
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications – what you need to perform the job

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Education, Certification and Licensure

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license in state of residence 
• May be required to obtain other state licensure in states where Point32Health operates
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• National certification in Case Management desirable

Experience (minimum years required):

• 5+ years’ relevant clinical experience
• Experience in home care or case management preferred
• Proficiency in second language desirable
• Experience in specialty areas such as oncology, neurology, chronic condition/disease management a plus

Skill Requirements

• Skill and proficiency in technical concepts and principles; computer software applications
• Skilled in assessment, planning, and managing member care
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent and autonomous with key job functions
• Ability to address multiple complex issues
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing healthcare environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and member needs
• Demonstration of strong clinical and critical thinking skills

Working Conditions and Additional Requirements (include special requirements, e.g., lifting, travel):

• Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from remote office as required.
• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.
• Ability to make face to face visits (member home, provider practices, facilities) as needed to meet the member needs and produce positive outcomes
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle in good working condition as some travel required
• May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned and needed by the department

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity

​Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent.  We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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