RN Care Coordinator (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,412 - 130,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) savings match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Care Manager to assess, plan, and implement services for individuals' health needs. The position requires a strong background in nursing, including a diploma or degree in Nursing and relevant experience in medical-surgical practices.

The Care Manager will work collaboratively to promote quality outcomes while ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Competitive compensation ranging from $40.95 to $94.59 per hour, with additional employee benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate care management options.
• Identify appropriate providers and facilities.
• Support the overall care management process.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Analytical skills

Data management

PC skills

Education

Diploma, ASN, or BSN in Nursing

Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

Job description

Position Summary

Utilizing a collaborative process, the care manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs, using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. The care manager helps identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner to obtain optimum value for both the patient and the reimbursement source. This role supports the overall care management process and the department and is dedicated to handling increased volume.

Job Requirements

Education

• Diploma, ASN, or BSN in Nursing (preferred)
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

Licensure

Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• 2 years of Medical‑Surgical experience
• 1 year of discharge planning experience
• 2 years of experience involving judgment and decision‑making, preferably in a utilization management or case management position
• InterQual experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive background and knowledge of current medical‑surgical patterns of practice
• Medical terminology and standard medical abbreviations
• Managed care concepts and various health care delivery systems
• Methods for assessing an individual’s level of physical/mental impairment and understanding of the physical and psychological characteristics of illness
• Confidentiality issues and legal and ethical considerations
• ICD‑9 and CPT nomenclature and the ability to interpret and convert this information
• Knowledge of benefits and various plan contracts, eligibility issues and requirements
• Role and functional responsibilities of case management professionals; case management program philosophy and purpose within Managed Care Program
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills

Compensation

Range: $40.95–$94.59 per hour. Base pay is determined by a comprehensive assessment of education, experience, licensure, and certifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources supporting employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and provides employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other non‑job‑related characteristics.

Background Verification and Vaccination

All prospective employees must complete a background check under the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify) and are required to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and influenza, including a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.