Inpatient Care Manager

Position: Inpatient Care Manager  

The Inpatient Care Manager reports directly to the Market Physician Executive (MPE) within their Pod and is responsible for engaging with Monogram’s attributed patients and their families in inpatient facilities. This role’s primary responsibility is to find, engage and enroll new patients in the Monogram program. However, this person will also spend time visiting currently enrolled patients who are hospitalized and provide support with discharge planning or social services. The Inpatient Care Manager might also complete these activities occasionally for patients in outpatient settings, such as dialysis centers or primary care clinics. In all these situations, the Inpatient Care Manager will need to be empathetic, inquisitive and resourceful to identify and solve for the patient’s unique needs. In many instances, this person will need to coordinate with hospital or payer staff to gain access and reach these objectives. The Inpatient Care Manager must be confident and able to overcome barriers to access facilities and patients. This person will attend their Pod’s daily concurrent review rounds, to stay apprised of newly admitted patients and build their work queue for the day. The needs of the Pod’s change frequently so it’s important that the Inpatient Care Manager maintain a tight working relationship with their MPE, Market Administrative Coordinator (MAC) and Clinical Performance Lead (CPL).  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Attends daily concurrent review rounds with Pod clinical leaders and works with their manager to build a daily work queue  
• Reviews inpatient and emergency room admission data through Monogram’s care events 
• Conducts pre-visit research to better understand each patient’s background and potential needs 
• Drives to and finds patients in facilities to engage with them and facilitate enrolling them in the Monogram program 
• Assesses patient’s cognitive status to ensure effective communication, and verifies patient identification and contact details for HIPAA compliance 
• Articulates Monogram’s services and value in an accurate and compelling manner, while respecting boundaries of the patient and family  
• Ability to engage and build rapport with patients, family and caregivers of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds with multiple chronic conditions and vulnerabilities  
• Applies evidence-based criteria to determine clinical intervention eligibility and recommend next actions to Pod leadership, as needed 
• Identifies social services and discharge planning needs and works with the patient, family and hospital staff to access resources  
• Serves as an informational resource for patients and families/caregivers regarding their care plan and available services (hospice care, palliative care, long-term acute care, home care, etc.) 
• Evaluates patient’s progress and effectiveness of resources or services, making necessary and appropriate changes based upon patient’s status 
• Reviews patient consent status and obtains new consent, if required 
• Practices within the scope of licensure 

Position Requirements  

• Graduate from an accredited Social Worker or Registered Nurse program of study 
• Current active Social Worker or Registered Nurse (unrestricted) licensure 
• Minimum of two (2) years’ previous care management experience  
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, and quickly build relationships with patients, family/caregivers, and care teams, including physicians 
• Ability to handle rejection and keep trying, while respecting patient’ and families’ boundaries  
• Ability to navigate hospital environments, advocate for access and maintain composure when faced with resistance from hospital staff 
• Experience assessing vulnerable high-risk patients and advocating for their needs to external staff at hospitals or payers  
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills 
• Previous experience with electronic health record platforms, MS Office Suite, and mobile phone and web-based applications  
• Reliable personal transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance  
• Must live in the desired geography and be willing to travel 2-3 hours per day to visit patients 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team 
• Demonstrated initiative and self-starter 
• Infrequent domestic travel may be required, primarily to Brentwood, TN 

Benefits 

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative care management company that is transforming the delivery of kidney care. 
• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in company’s bonus program. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Flexible paid leave & vacation policy 
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions 

About Monogram Health 

We are dedicated to improving the well-being, quality of life and health outcomes for our patients by partnering with the nation's leading kidney specialists to provide transformative kidney care. Monogram Health supports patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and End Stage Renal Disease by forming deep rooted relationships and preparing them both emotionally and physically for the challenges of managing kidney disease. Monogram Health uses next generation artificial intelligence algorithms to predict necessary and timely care to promote the delay of kidney disease progression, seamless transitions to dialysis and/or pre-emptive kidney transplant. We then utilize in-home visits to build meaningful relationships between patients and their care team that drive positive behavior change and optimize our patients’ health outcomes. 

At Monogram Health we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.