RN Case Manager for Dual Eligible Special Need Plan (D-SNP)

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate healthcare services within the facility and manage referrals outside the clinic. The role includes outreach for program eligibility and developing community service plans with families and service providers.

The RN will support discharge planning, coordinate with payers for authorizations, and ensure comprehensive patient education and care coordination across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Active and unrestricted RN licensure in Massachusetts required.
• 2+ years of case management and/or discharge planning experience.
• Experience working with complex dually eligible populations required.
• Knowledge of Managed Care preferred.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and placement criteria within the continuum of care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and planning.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Prepare patient/family for discharge.
• Communicate with third party payers to obtain necessary authorization for reimbursement of services.
• Define care goals for patients by providing education, information, and direction to each individual and family.
• Review cases with medical directors on challenging cases as needed.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Communication with payers

Patient coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The RN Case Manager serves as a core member of the care team by coordinating and supporting healthcare within the facility and coordinating referrals for services outside the clinic. The RN provides outreach and enrollment services to meet eligibility requirements of the program and surrounding counties, and ensures coordination and planning, including community and family support, by focusing on the development and coordination of community service plans and partnering with service providers, families, and patients to create a plan of healthcare.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and planning.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Prepare patient/family for discharge.
• Communicate with third party payers to obtain necessary authorization for reimbursement of services.
• Define care goals of patients by providing education, information, and direction to each individual and family.
• Review cases with medical directors on challenging cases as needed.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing required (Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred).
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure for the state of Massachusetts required.
• 2+ years of case management and/or discharge planning required.
• Experience working with complex dually eligible populations required.
• Knowledge of Managed Care preferred.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care preferred.

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to establish strong rapport and relationships with patients and staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to maintain client and staff confidentiality.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Schedule and Working Model: Full-time (40 hours) Monday through Friday, ~8:30am-5pm.
• Hybrid: Approximately 2 days per week in the field and 3 days per week at home, with flexibility as needed.
• On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.
• Remote Type HybridWork Location 399 Revolution Drive.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.
• Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America).
• Pay Range $58,656.00 - $142,448.80/AnnualGrade 98TEMPAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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