COFR NURSE CARE MANAGER

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking a COFR Nurse Care Manager to provide and arrange comprehensive, person-centered services for HealthWest consumers placed outside their county. The role combines care management, coordination, and clinical nursing responsibilities to integrate medical, behavioral health, and community supports.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, monitoring, advocacy, and direct nursing functions to support high-quality, compliant, and

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan RN or LPN license.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Michigan Driver License within 30 days.
• Reliable transportation to carry out job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess HealthWest consumers’ needs and develop care plans.
• Coordinate services across medical, behavioral health, and community supports.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans; advocate for clients.
• Provide direct nursing functions to support compliant, outcome-driven care.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

A COFR (County of Financial Responsibility) Nurse Care Manager, under the general direction of the Director of Health Information Services, provides and/or arranges comprehensive, person-centered services for HealthWest consumers who are placed and/or residing outside their county of residence.

This role combines care management, coordination, and oversight of services with clinical nursing responsibilities, ensuring medical, behavioral health, and community supports are effectively integrated. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, monitoring, advocacy, and direct nursing functions to support high-quality, compliant, and outcome-driven care.

• 1. Possess a valid State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• 2. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
• 3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required

• 1. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• 2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• 3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class generally works from home, although travel to County locations and out of the County travel will be required.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE