Case Manager RN - Remote

Highmark Health; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management services. You will assess member needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services to promote quality and cost-effective health outcomes.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and healthcare providers, monitoring progress, and ensuring documentation adheres to HIPAA and company policies. A nursing license and 3 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of experience in clinical, case/utilization management, disease condition management, or health-insurance operations.
• RN licensure in PA or multi-state via eNLC or in WV/DE/NY; must obtain other RN licenses within 6 months if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of members with moderate complexity health needs.
• Assess members' health status, needs, and resources.
• Develop individualized care plans with members, physicians, and providers.
• Coordinate care plans and ensure access to services and resources.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Evaluate interventions and services for effectiveness.
• Advocate for members to optimize quality and cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Assessment & care planning

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Case management software

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Company :

Highmark Inc.

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to members, ensuring quality, cost-effective care delivery, and promoting optimal health outcomes. The Case Manager assesses member needs, develops and implements care plans, coordinates services, and monitors progress, while containing the cost of health care services. The incumbent will assist in containing the cost of health care services by detecting, resolving and preventing improper utilization of member benefits.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of members with moderate complexity health needs.

• Assess members’ health status, needs, and available resources.

• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with members, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

• Implement and coordinate care plans, ensuring access to appropriate services and resources.

• Develop and implement care plans with guidance from senior staff.

• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources.

• Monitor member progress toward goals and adjust care plans as needed.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and services.

• Act as an advocate and liaison to meet a member's individual health care needs by assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating options and services. This is accomplished by using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes in accordance with available contract benefits.

• Work collaboratively and communicate clearly and professionally with physicians, providers, co-workers and other members of the health care team to carry out the established plan of care.

• Ensure all activities are documented and conducted in compliance with applicable business process requirements, company policies, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

• Identify areas for potential cost savings, quality improvement and workflow efficiencies.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years in any combination of clinical, case/utilization management, and/or disease condition management experience, or provider operations and/or health insurance experience

Preferred

• Experience working with the healthcare needs of diverse populations
• Experience demonstrating understanding of the importance of cultural competency in addressing targeted populations

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) or WV or DE or NY is required. Other RN license(s), if applicable, must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft suite of applications, case management software and electronic health records.
• Understanding of healthcare systems and case management principles

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Other than English)

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Physical Work Site Required

No

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$72,700.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$116,600.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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