RN Case Manager- Bakersfield 1.1

Description

Location: Bakersfield, CA 93309 (onsite)

Classification:

Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

This position is non-exempt and will be paid on an hourly basis.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Simple IRA Plan

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

Compensation:

The initial pay range for this position upon commencement of employment is projected to fall between $46.35 and $57.93. However, the offered base pay may be subject to adjustments based on various individualized factors, such as the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We believe that exceptional talent deserves exceptional rewards. As a committed and forward-thinking organization, we offer competitive compensation packages designed to attract and retain top candidates
like you.

Position Summary:

The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Case Manager RN, under the supervision of the Case Management Manager, is responsible for addressing the clinical and non-clinical needs of members with the most complex medical and social needs through systematic coordination of services and comprehensive care management. ECM is intended to be interdisciplinary, high touch, person-centered and provided primarily through in-person interactions with members where they live, seek care, and/or prefer to access services. The case manager works with members that have chronic health conditions, are homeless or at-risk, with high hospital admissions, substance abuse, behavioral needs, and/or transitioning from incarceration. Using excellent communication skills, case managers will provide services and coordination with members to ensure continuity of care across health and social service programs and community based and long term-support service (LTSS) programs. This position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills to build rapport with members, coordinate referrals, and care amongst various healthcare providers and community services. The case manager also works with the member’s inter-disciplinary team (ICT) supporting the member. The case manager engages member and member support systems to define priorities that are central to the member’s desired needs and goals.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Licensure: Current California RN license required.

· Experience: Minimum one (1) year as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program.

· Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement.

· Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan, organize and implement nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and co-workers; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; keep abreast of developments in areas of nursing specialization; teaches, mentors and supervises others routinely; effectively prepare and present reports and recommendations both orally and in written form; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; identify discharge needs; collect and evaluate data, draw conclusions and formulate recommendations.

· Related to Mental Health, ability to use individual professionally sound judgment to make complex decisions related to triage; clinical assessments including biopsychosocial evaluation; integration of mental health, chemical dependency, and physical healthcare needs; potential suicidality; placement issues and necessary linkages and supports; and need for emergent psychiatric care and consultation.

· Knowledgeable and skilled in evidenced based communication such as Motivational Interviewing, or similar empathy-based communication strategies.

· Understanding of and sensitivity to multi-cultural community

· Understanding and knowledge of self-management philosophies and practices, especially as they relate to chronic medical conditions.

· Able to sufficiently engage members and providers in person or on the phone.

· Proficiency in data interpretation and de