Inpatient Acute Nurse Care Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Remote Full-Time Nurse Care Manager. The role involves improving patient health through coordination and education while managing chronic conditions. The position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to caregiver wellness, including competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RNs must obtain BSN within three years of hire.
• Experience in case management or with third-party payers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to improve patient health.
• Coordinates services and addresses barriers to care.
• Develops and maintains care plans for managed patients.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Care Management

Education

Current RN License

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description:

Remote Full Time 40 hrs/wk. position.

The nurse care manager works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team to improve the health of patients with chronic conditions or complex needs. The position educates patients and caregivers to help them manage their health care needs. The incumbent facilitates communication, coordinates services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.

Position Details:

• Remote (with face to face caregiver meetings quarterly at our Nevada Central Office).
• Full Time,
• 40 hrs/wk. 0800-1700
• 2 Major Holidays per year and 1 weekend day every 14 weeks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience.

RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Case Management Certification.
• Experience working in clinical care management or with third party payers.
• Knowledge of care management.
• Knowledge of health insurance related products.
• Working understanding of coding, episode of care and length of stay guidelines.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Job Essentials

Identifies patient populations using specific screening criteria, medical record review or through referrals for service per department policy/guidelines includes trigger list, timeframes for assessing patient, and pre-screen criteria. Review of medical records, focused reports and/or referral information to gather relevant data per department guidelines. Obtains additional necessary information by interviewing the patient/family/significant other (SO). Assesses patient/member per CMS Condition of Participation (COP) or National Clinical Quality Association (NCQA) standards. Ensures a plan of care is developed and maintained for members receiving care management services consistent with COP/NCQA and department standards. Develops plan of care using established evidence-based care process models or care plans. Incorporates the member's individualized needs and goals during the episode of care and within the benefit plan throughout the care management process.

Coordinates and facilitates communication among the member/caregivers /representative, members of the healthcare team, and other relevant parties (e.g. referral physicians, community organizations, post-acute providers, other payers, Sales Team, Employer Groups, etc.). Care Management will actively intervene and resolve/escalate where barriers to service exist across the care continuum. Maintains a current knowledge of community resources. Where necessary performs cost benefit analysis and coordinates. Other clinical duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
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Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
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See and read computer monitors and documents.
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

Nevada Central Office

Work City:

Las Vegas

Work State:

Nevada

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$44.42 - $65.70

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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All positions subject to close without notice.

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