Care Manager II (RN)

Company: Centene
Location: Sachse
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Position Purpose: Perform care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for select members to promote quality, cost effective care.

• Assess the member's current health status, resource utilization, past and present treatment plan and services, prognosis, short and long term goals, treatment and provider options
  
• Utilize assessment skills and discretionary judgment to develop plan of care based upon assessment with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet member's needs and promote desired outcomes
  
• Coordinate services between Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and non-medical staff as necessary to meet the complete medical socio economic needs of clients
  
• Provide patient and provider education
  
• Facilitate member access to community based services
  
• Monitor referrals made to community based organizations, medical care and other services to support the members overall care management plan
  
• Actively participate in integrated team care management rounds
  
• Identify related risk management quality concerns and report these scenarios to the appropriate resources.
  
• Case load will reflect heavier weighting of complex cases than Care Manager I, commensurate with experience
  
• Enter and maintain assessments, authorizations, and pertinent clinical information into various medical management systems
  
• Direct care to participating network providers
  
• Perform duties independently, demonstrating advanced understanding of complex care management principles.
  
• Participate in case management committees and work on special projects related to case management as needed
  
• Travel is required to conduct member assessments
  Education/Experience: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in a clinical, acute care, or community setting and 1+ years of case management experience in a managed care setting. Knowledge of utilization management principles and healthcare managed care. Experience with medical decision support tools (i.e. Interqual, NCCN) and government sponsored managed care programs.
  
  Licenses/Certifications: Current states RN license and valid driver's license is required.
  
  Texas Requirements:
  
  Education/Experience: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. 2+ years of clinical nursing or case management experience in a clinical, acute care, managed care or community setting. 2+ years experience working with people with disabilities and vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex conditions in a managed care environment. Experience with medical decision support tools (i.e. Interqual, NCCN) and government sponsored managed care programs. Other state specific requirements may apply.
  
  Licenses/Certifications: Current states RN license and valid driver's license is required.
  
  SUPERIOR HEALTH PLAN: STAR Kids Case Management Division
  
  This is a RN Staff Level role providing clinical nursing case management to our STAR KIDS Case management division.This is a Field/Remote position that requires travel to conduct member assessments in the Corpus Christi/Nueces County, TX area.
  
  Required Experience: 2+ years of clinical nursing and 1+ years of case management experience in clinical acute care, community (home/school-based), or managed care settings
  
  Preferred Experience: 2+ years of direct patient care and/or case management in L&D, NICU, Pediatrics and Women's Health
  
  Must be able to travel in Corpus Christi/Nueces County, TX to conduct member home visits
  
  Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  
  

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