Care Manager II (RN)
Austin, TX, United States
Job Title: Care Manager II (RN)
Job Duration: 06 Months with possible extension
Job Location: Austin, TX 78741
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
* For New Hampshire, Massachusetts, & Michigan Complete Health - home visits required
Education/Experience :
Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. 2+ years of clinical nursing or case management experience in clinical, acute care, managed care or community settings.
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 state's RN license.
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