RN Case Manager: Elder Care & Community Support Lead

Tri County Aging Consortium; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 63,794 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Office on Aging is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Supports Coordinator team. You will assess participants, help develop care plans, and coordinate services under MDHHS standards, with emphasis on person-centered planning.

Responsibilities include Medicaid eligibility monitoring, care coordination with an RN and Social Worker, and providing advocacy to secure needed services. The role requires travel across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties and on-call coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in Michigan.
• One year of nursing experience.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with securing Medicaid eligibility for Waiver services and monitoring for ongoing program eligibility.
• Develops care plans with each participant using Person-Centered Planning and coordinates services.
• Conducts assessments of physical/mental health, functional abilities, and resources; performs periodic reassessments.
• Arranges, coordinates, and monitors services per person-centered plan and Medicaid Waiver.
• Monitors costs of Waiver services to maximize resources within program parameters.
• Maintains mandatory documentation and uses computer systems for data entry.
• Participates in quality assurance activities and adheres to program standards.
• Follows up on services and adjusts plans as needed.
• Advocates for participants to access services and benefits; supports participant choice.
• Maintains caseload with RN or Social Worker and provides back-up coverage as needed.
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date through meetings and continuing education.
• Coordinates with physicians, discharge staff, nursing homes, home health, and providers.
• Covers 24-hour on-call services as scheduled.

Skills

Nursing experience

Driver's license

Travel ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Tri-County Office on Aging is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Supports Coordinator team. You will assess participants, help develop care plans, and coordinate services under MDHHS standards, with emphasis on person-centered planning.

Responsibilities include Medicaid eligibility monitoring, care coordination with an RN and Social Worker, and providing advocacy to secure needed services. The role requires travel across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties and on-call coverage as scheduled.