Engage with the enrollee in their homes and other community settings to establish an effective, complex care management relationship, while considering the cultural and linguistic needs of each member.
Function as a liaison between healthcare providers, community resources, and enrollees to ensure seamless communication and care transitions.
Perform required assessments on a timely basis, including but not limited to Comprehensive Assessment, MDS-HC (or successor) Functional Assessments, and Crisis and Risk Assessments
Lead the interdisciplinary care team (ICT) and collaborate with peers both internal and external to the organization, to create holistic care plans that address medical and non-medical needs.
Assist members in accessing community resources, including housing, transportation, food assistance, and social services.
Educate members about their benefits and available services under both Medicare and Medicaid.
Promote healthy lifestyle choices and self-management strategies.
Assist enrollees in preventative health strategies, including gap closure
Follow up with members after hospitalizations or significant health events to ensure continuity of care and prevent readmissions.
Requirements
Associates of Science (A.S) degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program required or Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and independent license required
Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse/BH Clinician or One (1) year as a Registered Nurse/BH Clinician with two (2) years of experience working with people with complex medical, behavioral and social needs as an LPN, CHW, MA required
Prior experience in care coordination, case management, or working with dual-eligible populations preferred
Medicaid and/or Medicare managed care experience preferred
Benefits
CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of continued employment. Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified. CareSource adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations. CareSource provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position. Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process.
Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Care Manager at CareSource | JobVerse