What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLTSS Field RN I-Hudson County, NJ position at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey?
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware
Job Summary :
This field based position is responsible for performing assessments for PCA and MDC services using established guidelines and assessments to ensure appropriate level of care and services are authorized. Responsibilities :
- Assesses patient's clinical need against established guidelines and / or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to members needs and aligned with benefit structure.
- Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of service provided.
- Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of services to meet the needs of the members.
- Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
- Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.
- Monitors patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Advocates for the member / family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
- Refers members to MLTSS when appropriate.
- Educates members on the availability of SNP if appropriate.
- Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
- Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and / or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
- Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
- Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
- Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.
- Performs duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications :
Additional licensing, certifications, registrations :
Knowledge :
Skills and Abilities :
Travel
Addendum : RN 1.5
Salary Range : 69,500 - $93,030
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to : education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes :
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical / Dental / Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.
Salary : $69,500 - $93,030
