Maternal Infant Health Program Nurse Care Manager

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids seeks a skilled health professional to plan and prioritize care for individuals and populations through home visits when applicable. You will assess client needs, develop care plans, coordinate with PCPs, and educate families to improve outcomes in a managed care setting.

The role requires an RN license in Michigan, 2+ years of experience, and BLS certifications (AHA/ARC) within 90 days. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing, social work, occupational or physical therapy or another health-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• RN license in Michigan upon hire.
• BLS certification (AHA) within 90 days.
• BLS certification (ARC) within 90 days.
• Driver's license valid in Michigan upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes to assess client and family needs and perform home health assessments.
• Assess referrals to identify patient needs, insurance benefits, and resources.
• Develop care plans and coordinate with PCPs and health team for care management.
• Assess educational needs and implement teaching strategies for patients and families.
• Coordinate services with patients, providers, and payers to improve access to care.
• Document patient data, plans, interventions and outcomes per guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and participate in quality improvement.
• Advise on efficiency and new services to improve operations.

Skills

2 years of experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing/health field

Licensed RN - Michigan

BLS (AHA) certification

BLS (ARC) certification

Driver's license (Michigan)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and population of clients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health within populations. Provides peer support and role modeling related to the development of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and families during home visits, if applicable. Demonstrates expertise, current knowledge in patient care and management of a caseload of clients of varying complexity and seeks to improve patient, family and health systems/community outcomes through the application of educational concepts/skills and preventive care in a managed care environment.

Essential Functions

• Visit homes to determine client and family needs. Perform home health assessment, if applicable, including blood pressure, pulse, BMI and foot checks. Develops prioritized plan to meet needs, and provides services. Follow-up with families, community agencies and volunteers to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and plan for future needs.
• Assesses internal and external referrals to identify patient/significant others’ needs, level of intensity, insurance benefits and other patient resources.
• Develops plan of care and makes recommendations to PCPs, specialists and other members of the health care team regarding care management strategies, identifying strategies to maximize continuity of care across the continuum.
• Assesses the educational needs of clients, families and members of the health care team and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
• Communicates and collaborates with patient/significant others/providers/payers to coordinate services that improve access to appropriate services across the continuum of care and which promotes optimal health in a cost-effective manner.
• Documents patient data, plan, interventions and outcomes according to department guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature, and attending related conferences, seminars, etc.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree nursing, social work, occupational or physical therapy or health related field
• 2 years of relevant experience related field
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only 90 Days
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only Upon Hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree related field
• Relevant maternal/Infant Experience

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Maternal Infant Health Program Grand Rapids - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.