Case Manager, LTSS (Registered Nurse) : Bernalillo County, New Mexico

We are seeking a REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER for our NEW MEXICO Health Plan. Candidates must live in BERNALILLO COUNTY in the state of New Mexico for consideration. Valencia, Sandoval County can be considered. 

 

Case Managers will work in remote and field settings our Medicaid Population. Excellent computer skills and attention to detail are very important to multitask between systems, talk with members on the phone, and enter accurate contact notes. This is a fast-paced position and productivity is important. Excellent skillset working with EMR's and Microsoft Office.

 

Travel is required to do member visits in the surrounding areas. Travel will be within a 1- 2 hour radius in the county that you live in. A clean DMV driving record, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required. Must be able to do your own driving. Please consider this requirement before you apply to this role.

 

Home office with internet connectivity of high speed required. You must provide your own home office including desk and chair.

 

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Completes face-to-face comprehensive assessments of members per regulated timelines.
• Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
• Develops and implements a case management plan, including a waiver service plan, in collaboration with the member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate healthcare professionals and member's support network to address the member needs and goals.
• Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
• Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long term services and supports, home and community to enhance the continuity of care for Molina members.
• Assesses for medical necessity and authorize all appropriate waiver services.
• Evaluates covered benefits and advise appropriately regarding funding source.
• Conducts face-to-face or home visits as required.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
• Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns.
• Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member's health and welfare.
• Provides consultation, recommendations and education as appropriate to non-RN case managers
• Works cases with members who have complex medical conditions and medication regimens
• Conducts medication reconciliation when needed.
• 50-75% travel required.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions and Long Term Services & Supports.
• 1-3 years in case management, disease management, managed care or medical or behavioral health settings.
• Required License, Certification, Association
• Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing license (RN) in good standing
• If field work is required, Must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.

State Specific Requirements

Virginia: Must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years in case management, disease management, managed care or medical or behavioral health settings.
• 1 year experience working with population who receive waiver servi