Nurse Case Manager II Job Norwalk area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Location:

This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Nurse Case Manager II is responsible for collaborating with healthcare providers and/or consumer to drive personalized health management and improve health outcomes for optimal consumers. Performs care management activities within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs.

How you'll make a difference:

Ensures medically appropriate, high quality, cost effective care through assessing the medical necessity of inpatient admissions, outpatient services, out of network services, and appropriateness of treatment setting and level of care.
Partners with physician clinical reviewers and/or medical directors to interpret appropriateness of care, intervention planning, and general clinical guidance.
Collaborates with providers to assess consumer needs for early identification of and proactive planning for discharge.
Conducts clinical assessment to develop goals that address individual needs in order to develop a care plan; implements and coordinates a care plan.
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary.
Assists with development of utilization/care management policies and procedures.
Participates in or leads intradepartmental teams, projects, and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of acute care clinical experience, condition specific clinical experience, home health/discharge planning experience and a minimum of 1 year in a Nurse Care Mgr I role or equivalent experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current, valid active unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required. Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

Preferred skills, qualifications and experiences:

AS or BS in nursing preferred.
Certification as a Case Manager is preferred. Participation in the American Association of Managed Care Nurses preferred.
Prior managed care experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical management process and ability to interpret and apply member contracts, member benefits, and managed care products strongly preferred.
Understanding barriers in rural health highly preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary
* range for this specific position is $40.02/hr to $60.04/hr

Locations:
Connecticut

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations.

No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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