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Nurse Case Manager Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The Nurse Case Manager is responsible for performing care management within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs by assessing, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care plans designed to optimize member health care across the care continuum and ensuring member access to services appropriate to their health needs.

Job Description:

The Nurse Case Manager will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • Conduct assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment

  • Implement care plan by facilitating authorizations/referrals as appropriate within benefits structure or through extra-contractual arrangements

  • Coordinate internal and external resources to meet identified needs

  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of the care management plan and modify as necessary

  • Interface with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors on the development of care management treatment plans

  • Negotiate rates of reimbursement, as applicable

  • Assist in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues

  • Assist with development of utilization/care management policies and procedures.    

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Nurse Case Manager Job

  • 5 years clinical experience

  • Knowledge of health insurance/benefits

  • Knowledge of care management assessment technique, provider community, and community resources

  • 3 years experience in home health/discharge planning

  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

  • PC skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

  • Organizational and problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills

  • Ability to be licensed in multiple states on a timely basis

  • 2-3 years experience as Case Manager or UM Nurse

  • WMDS & WGS experience. 

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Nurse Case Manager Job

  • BA/BS or higher in a health related field and licensure as a health professional, or certification as a care manager, or current unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s).
     
     
     


 

 

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