Nurse Case Manager
Location
Louisiana
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Performing care management within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs
• assessing, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care plans
• Ensures member access to services appropriate to their health needs
• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan
• Implements care plan by facilitating authorizations/referrals as appropriate
• Coordinates internal and external resources to meet identified needs
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan
• Modifies as necessary
• Interfaces with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors on the development of care management treatment plans
• Negotiates rates of reimbursement, as applicable
• Assists in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues
Job Requirements
- Requires BA/BS in a health related field
- minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
- Current, unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required
- Certification as a Case Manager is preferred
- Experience with working with the homeless and substance use disorders
- Experience with Adult population with Chronic Conditions such as Diabetes, Sickle Cell, Congestive Heart Failure, Hepatitis, HIV, and Hypertension preferred
- Experience in hospital, case management, MCO experience preferred
- Combination of the following is a plus: Acute care, home health, chronic illnesses/diseases, discharge planning.
- Behavioral health conditions experience preferred
Benefits
- merit increases
- paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- incentive bonus programs
- medical, dental, vision
- short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k) +match
- stock purchase plan
- life insurance
- wellness programs
- financial education resources