Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

The Field Care Manager Registered Nurse (RN) assesses and evaluates member's needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members and families toward resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Field Care Manager Nurse employs a variety of strategies, approaches, and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues.

The Field Care Manager Registered Nurse key roles and responsibilities may include the following: 

•  Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective care.  
• Ensures member is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and/or evaluations.
• Create plans of care. 
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.
• Makes decisions regarding own work methods (occasionally in ambiguous situations), requires minimal direction, and receives guidance where needed.
• Follows established guidelines/procedures. 
• Visits Medicaid members in their homes, Supportive Living Facilities, and/or Long-Term Care Facilities and other care settings – 75-90% local travel (see Additional Information section). 

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must reside in Bureau, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle or Putnam County, IL, within one of the following ZIP codes, or within a 10-mile radius of these Zip Codes:  60407, 60416, 60437, 60444, 60447, 60450, 60470, 60474, 60479, 60512, 60518, 60531, 60536, 60537, 60538, 60541, 60543, 60545, 60549, 60551, 60557, 60560, 61301, 61312, 61314, 61315, 61316, 61317, 61320, 61321, 61322, 61323, 61325, 61326, 61327, 61328, 61329, 61330, 61332, 61334, 61335, 61336, 61337, 61338, 61340, 61341, 61342, 61344, 61345, 61346, 61348, 61349, 61350, 61354, 61356, 61358, 61359, 61360, 61361, 61362, 61363, 61364, 61368, 61370, 61371, 61372, 61373, 61374, 61376, 61379, 61560. 
• Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois without disciplinary action.
• Clinical nursing experience required (hospital, acute care, or home health
• Ability to travel 75-90% within the state of Illinois
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the role and scope.
• Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records.
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening Program This role is considered patient facing and is a part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Humana's Driver Safety Program This role is a part of Humana's Driver Safety program and therefore requires and individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,00 limits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 2+ years of experience of in-home case/care management
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid members.
• Experience with health promotion, coaching, and wellness.
• Previous managed care experience.
• Bilingual — English, Spanish.
• Certification in Case Management.
• Motivational Interviewing Certification and/or knowledge in area.

Additional Information

• Workstyle/Travel: This is a Hybrid – Home position that requires occasional onsite work at the market office in Schaumburg, Illinois, as well 75-90% travel in the field to visit members
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm CST

Work at Home Requirements

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
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