Clinical Care Manager RN I (Health Plans) - Remote

Samaritan Health Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization dedicated to building healthier communities. In this remote nursing role, you will assess, plan, and implement care management interventions tailored to individual health needs. You will work collaboratively with a diverse population, utilizing your critical thinking and communication skills to navigate complex health care systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working within a supportive and innovative team environment. If you are passionate about health care and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience in health care delivery systems and managed care patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates health needs for individuals.
• Provides care management interventions across transitions of care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Knowledge of HIPAA laws

Social perceptiveness

Education

Oregon RN License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MS Office

EPIC

Clinical Care Advanced

Job description

• Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services’ self-funded employee health benefit plan.

  As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.

  Candidates residing out of state will need to be able to work Pacific Time Zone hours.

  This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states:Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs. Applies knowledge of applicable regulations, identifies resources (internal or community partners) and eliminates barriers where possible. Provides care management interventions and seamless support across transitions of care. Works with cases that have a low to moderate level of service intensity.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required. BSN preferred.
  • One (1) year clinical nursing experience required.
  • Experience or training in the following required:
    • Health care delivery systems and/or managed care patients.
    • Computer applications including electronic documentation (e.g., MS Office, EPIC, Clinical Care Advanced).
  • Experience in the following strongly preferred:
    • Case management.
    • Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations and health plan benefit structure and policy.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Communication - Effective written and verbal communication skills provided to members, providers and organization staff. Able to tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand complex information/situations. Ability to apply motivational interview techniques when working with members. Proactively resolve conflicts in positive and constructive manner.
  • Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  • Critical Thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions in a member centric manner.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with members and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations and health plan benefit structure and policy. Ability to appropriately apply evidence based clinical practice and criteria to authorization requests.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    KNEEL (on knees)

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    SIT

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist