Care Manager

Position : Care Manager

Location: Sussex County, Delaware (Hybrid.)

Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire

Description:

• Registered Nurse in the state of DE, with case management experience
• Experience completing Assessments, developing Service Plans and Care Plans
• Experience collaborating with PCP’s, Occupational Therapists, Behavioral Health, and Providers
• Experience with ordering DME Equipment
• Experience educating and providing resources for the member’s Social Determinants. They must have experience with discharging members from a Facility setting.
• Working flexible hours to meet member’s needs
• Proficiency in PC-based word processing and database documentation (Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook)
• Reliable transportation daily to be able to travel within assigned territory
• Ability to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Has a dedicated homework space used only for business purposes and is able to comply with all telecommuter policies.
• Experience in geriatric special needs, behavioral health, home health
• Understanding of the importance of cultural competency in addressing targeted populations.
• Experience with electronic documentation system(s)
• Experience with cost neutrality and budgeting
• Must be willing to travel throughout the state (may only need to travel 2-3 times a week depending on schedule)
• Must be able to communicate clearly to members - will be tasked with conducting assessments with members over the phone
• Travel to members’ homes (occasionally a hospital or motel and very rarely a long-term care facility or nursing home) and other community based settings in order to complete face to face needs assessments with subsequent telephonic contact with the member in accordance with state and national guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate care for eligible members with chronic and complex health care, social service and custodial needs in a nursing facility or home and community-based care setting.