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Job Summary
Under the administrative direction of the Clinical Manager, the Nurse Case Manager (NCM) for Senior Care Options (SCO) is responsible to manage all aspects of member care for a panel of frail elderly, while working within a healthcare team. The NCM directly interfaces with physicians, other members of the primary care team, members, and their caregivers in identifying risk factors, conducting assessments, and developing and implementing care plans to comprehensively manage their members’ care.Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing
The NCM will have a clear understanding of the role and will demonstrate a commitment to executing on the following responsibilities:
- Timely completion of initial and ongoing geriatric assessments
- Development and communication (with member, caregiver and primary care physician/primary care team) of an individualized plan of care
- Completion of the Minimum Data Set-Home Care (MDS-HC)
- Facilitation of member and caregiver access to community resources relevant to the member’s needs, including referrals to Adult Day Health, Adult Foster Care and the Personal Care Attendant Program.
- Participation in routine primary care team meetings
- Pro-active management and follow-up (via home visits and by telephone) according to the member’s care plan
- Management and coordination of all transitions of care, including:
- Communicating care plan to providers in all settings of care (ED, hospital, rehabilitation facility, nursing home, home care) and ensuring providers receive timely clinical data that may impact healthcare treatment decisions
- Direct caregiver support
- Serves as a member advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be barriers to care
- Provide education and coaching to the member, family, and/or caregiver about health status, treatment options, goals of care, and health insurance benefits to assist members in making the most informed decisions and help promote self-management
Qualifications – what you need to perform the job
COVID Policy
Please note: We encourage all Point32Health colleagues to follow CDC guidance about COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, isolation and masking. Point32Health reserves the right to adjust its requirements in response to COVID-19 trends in the communities we serve.
Education, Certification and Licensure
- Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license in state of residence
- May be required to obtain other state licensure in states where Point32Health operates
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- National certification in Case Management desirable
Experience (minimum years required):
- 5+ years’ relevant clinical experience
- Experience in home care or case management preferred
- Proficiency in second language desirable
- Experience in specialty areas such as oncology, neurology, chronic condition/disease management a plus
Skill Requirements
- Skill and proficiency in technical concepts and principles; computer software applications
- Skilled in assessment, planning, and managing member care
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Independent and autonomous with key job functions
- Ability to address multiple complex issues
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing healthcare environment
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and member needs
- Demonstration of strong clinical and critical thinking skills
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (include special requirements, e.g., lifting, travel, overtime)
- Ability to travel frequently to member’s homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, PCP office practices and other sites where patients receive care.
Compensation & Total Rewards Overview
As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
Tuition program
Well-being benefits
Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health
For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity
Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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