RN Case Manager PHM Compact Lics
3 weeks ago
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The PHM Nurse Case Manager II (NCM) is responsible for patient case management for longitudinal engagement, coordination for discharge planning, transition of care needs and outpatient patient management through the care continuum. Nurse Case Manager will identify, screen, track, monitor and coordinate the care of patients with multiple co-morbidities and/or psychosocial needs and develop a patients’ action plan and/or discharge plan. They will perform reviews of current inpatient services and determine medical appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and benefit determination. The Nurse Case Manager will provide continuity of care for members to an appropriate lower level of care in collaboration with the hospitals/physician team, acute or skilled facility staff, ambulatory care team, and the member and/or family/caregiver. The Nurse Case Manager will coordinate, or provide appropriate levels of care under the direct supervision of an RN Manager or MD. Function is responsible for clinical operations and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating). This includes case management, coordination of care, and medical management consulting. Function may also be responsible for providing health education, coaching and treatment decision support for patients. The Nurse Case Manager will act as an advocate for patients and their families guide them through the health care system for transition planning and longitudinal care. The Nurse Case Manager will work in partnership with an assigned Care Advocate and Social Worker.
If you have a compact lics and located in the following areas - SA, Austin, FL, DFW and Houston, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide member education to assist with self-management goals; disease management or acute condition and provide indicated contingency plan
Identify patient needs, close health care gaps, develop action plan and prioritize goals
Utilizing evidenced-based practice, develop interventions while considering member barriers independently
Provide patients with "welcome home" calls to ensure that discharged patients’ receive the necessary services and resources according to transition plan
Conducts a transition discharge assessment onsite and/or telephonically to identify member needs at time of transition to a lower level of care
Independently serves as the clinical liaison with hospital, clinical and administrative staff as well as performs a review for clinical authorizations for inpatient care utilizing evidenced-based criteria within our documentation system for discharge planning and/or next site of care needs
In partnership with care team triad, make referrals to community sources and programs identified for patients
Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to understand cause and effect, gather or review health history for clinical symptoms, and determine health literacy
Manages assessments regarding patient treatment plans and establish collaborative relationships with physician advisors, clients, patients, and providers
Collaborates effectively with Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDCT) to establish an individualized transition plan and/or action plan for patients
Independently confers with UM Medical Directors and/ or Market Medical Directors on a regular basis regarding inpatient cases and participates in departmental huddles
Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management processes and current standards of care as a foundation for utilization review and transition planning activities
Maintain in-depth knowledge of all company products and services as well as customer issues and needs through ongoing training and self-directed research
Manage assigned caseload in an efficient and effective manner utilizing time management skills
Enters timely and accurate documentation into designated care management applications to comply with documentation requirements and achieve audit scores of 95% or better on a monthly basis
Maintain current licensure to work in state of employment and maintain hospital credentialing as indicated
Performs all other related duties as assigned
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted RN license, specific to the state of employment or a compact nursing license
Case Management certification (CCM) or ability to obtain CCM within 12 months after the first year of employment
3+ years of diverse clinical experience, preferably in caring for the acutely ill patients with multiple disease conditions
3+ years of managed care and/or case management experience
Proven knowledge of utilization management, quality improvement, and discharge planning
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to read, analyze and interpret information in medical records, and health plan documentsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and identify community resources
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and handle multiple tasks/demands simultaneously
Proven planning, organizing, conflict resolution, negotiating and interpersonal skills
Proven independently utilizes critical thinking skills, nursing judgement and decision-making skills
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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