What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Case Manager I - Case Management Specialist position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Looking for Cincinatti OH and immediate surrounding counties.
The Care Manager Specialist is a member of the Care Team. The Care Manager Specialist is responsible for the care management of members that are enrolled in the Dual Special Needs Plan. These members are usually stratified as low medium stratification, or those with Social Determents of Care needs. The Care Manager will work in conjunction with the Nurse Care Manager, Care Coordinator, Transition of Care (TOC) Coach, and other members of the Care Team to improve the member s health outcomes, address social determinants of health and connect members with community-based organizations. The Care Manager will assess member s needs as well as gaps in care, communicate with the member s Primary Care Provider (PCP), maintain updated individualized care plans, and participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings. Care Managers will be able to identify members whose needs require clinician involvement and transition members appropriately.
Complete health screening questionnaires, assessments which may be market specific.
Support reduction of population of unable to reach members by telephone and in -person visits.
Ensure member has filled/received their medication(s) and has an understanding on how to take their ordered medications.
Manage caseload of members with current stratification of monitoring, low and medium or those with high social determinants of care needs- frequency /contract guidelines
Provides clinical assistance to determine appropriate services and supports due to member s health needs (including but not limited to: Prior Authorizations, Coordination with PCP and Specialty providers, Condition Management information and education, Medication management, Community Resources and supports)
Evaluation of health and social indicators
Identifies and engages barriers to achieving optimal member health.
Uses discretion to apply strategies to reduce member risk.
Presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall member management.
Facilitates overall care coordination with the care team to ensure member achieves optimal wellness within the confines of the member s condition(s) and abilities to self-manage.
Coordinates resources, assists with securing DME, and helps to ensure timely physician follow-up.
Understands Payer/Plan benefits, policies, procedures, and can articulate them effectively to providers, members, and other key personnel.
Updates the Care Plan for any change in condition or behavioral health status.
Provide support to members in transitions of care
Qualification Assessment
Must Have
No
Verifyable High School Diploma or GED Required
Yes
Is this request for Peak Season? Select applicable value
_N/A - Not RAMP Related
Duties
1. Responsible for interacting with low stratification members via phone calls, coordinating care, completing, reviewing, and updating assessments and care plans that address problems, goals, and interventions. Based on assessments and claims data creates a care plan for members to follow 70%
2. Participate as a member of the Care Team during Interdisciplinary Team meetings to discuss the member s health care needs, barriers to care and explore better outcomes for the member 20%
3. Identify and link members with health plan benefits and community resources 5%
4. Perform administrative work to maintain skills needed for job duties 5% 5%
Experience
Required: 2 years LPN Nursing exp, preferred 3 years experience. Regular and reliable attendance
Familiar with community resources & services
Strong organizational skills
Works independently.
Maintains professional relationships with the members we serve as well as colleagues.
Communicates effectively and professionally verbally and in writing.
Proficient with computer systems
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Software
Excellent customer service skills
Has a dedicated home work space
Position Summary
see job description
Education
HS or equivalent, must be licensed LPN
What days & hours will the person work in this position? List training hours, if different.
M-F 8-5
Type of Start
Individual starts
Program Office - Point Of Contact
Yes
Onsite Requirements
Fully remote (never coming onsite)
The Care Manager Specialist is a member of the Care Team. The Care Manager Specialist is responsible for the care management of members that are enrolled in the Dual Special Needs Plan. These members are usually stratified as low medium stratification, or those with Social Determents of Care needs. The Care Manager will work in conjunction with the Nurse Care Manager, Care Coordinator, Transition of Care (TOC) Coach, and other members of the Care Team to improve the member s health outcomes, address social determinants of health and connect members with community-based organizations. The Care Manager will assess member s needs as well as gaps in care, communicate with the member s Primary Care Provider (PCP), maintain updated individualized care plans, and participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings. Care Managers will be able to identify members whose needs require clinician involvement and transition members appropriately.
Complete health screening questionnaires, assessments which may be market specific.
Support reduction of population of unable to reach members by telephone and in -person visits.
Ensure member has filled/received their medication(s) and has an understanding on how to take their ordered medications.
Manage caseload of members with current stratification of monitoring, low and medium or those with high social determinants of care needs- frequency /contract guidelines
Provides clinical assistance to determine appropriate services and supports due to member s health needs (including but not limited to: Prior Authorizations, Coordination with PCP and Specialty providers, Condition Management information and education, Medication management, Community Resources and supports)
Evaluation of health and social indicators
Identifies and engages barriers to achieving optimal member health.
Uses discretion to apply strategies to reduce member risk.
Presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall member management.
Facilitates overall care coordination with the care team to ensure member achieves optimal wellness within the confines of the member s condition(s) and abilities to self-manage.
Coordinates resources, assists with securing DME, and helps to ensure timely physician follow-up.
Understands Payer/Plan benefits, policies, procedures, and can articulate them effectively to providers, members, and other key personnel.
Updates the Care Plan for any change in condition or behavioral health status.
Provide support to members in transitions of care
Qualification Assessment
Must Have
No
Verifyable High School Diploma or GED Required
Yes
Is this request for Peak Season? Select applicable value
_N/A - Not RAMP Related
Duties
1. Responsible for interacting with low stratification members via phone calls, coordinating care, completing, reviewing, and updating assessments and care plans that address problems, goals, and interventions. Based on assessments and claims data creates a care plan for members to follow 70%
2. Participate as a member of the Care Team during Interdisciplinary Team meetings to discuss the member s health care needs, barriers to care and explore better outcomes for the member 20%
3. Identify and link members with health plan benefits and community resources 5%
4. Perform administrative work to maintain skills needed for job duties 5% 5%
Experience
Required: 2 years LPN Nursing exp, preferred 3 years experience. Regular and reliable attendance
Familiar with community resources & services
Strong organizational skills
Works independently.
Maintains professional relationships with the members we serve as well as colleagues.
Communicates effectively and professionally verbally and in writing.
Proficient with computer systems
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Software
Excellent customer service skills
Has a dedicated home work space
Position Summary
see job description
Education
HS or equivalent, must be licensed LPN
What days & hours will the person work in this position? List training hours, if different.
M-F 8-5
Type of Start
Individual starts
Program Office - Point Of Contact
Yes
Onsite Requirements
Fully remote (never coming onsite)
