Care Navigator LPN

Develops, assesses, and coordinates care management activities based on member needs to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service plan for members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefit options available to improve health care access and receive appropriate high-quality care through advocacy and care coordination.

This is a fully remote position requiring candidates to reside in Oregon and hold an active, unrestricted Oregon LPN license. Maternal health experience is required, with preference given to candidates who have supported prenatal, postpartum, or maternal care populations. Experience managing or supporting members with high-risk pregnancies is a strong plus.

Evaluates the needs of the member, barriers to care, the resources available, and recommends and facilitates the plan for the best outcome. Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service ongoing care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed for care. Provides psychosocial and resource support to members/caregivers, and care managers to access local resources or services such as:

• employment
• education
• housing
• food
• participant direction
• independent living
• justice
• foster care

Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified care or services are accessible to members in a timely manner. May monitor progress towards care plans/service plans goals and/or member status or change in condition, and collaborate with healthcare providers for care plan/service plan revision or address identified member needs, refer to care management for further evaluation as appropriate.

Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators. May perform on-site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with providers or resources, as appropriate. May provide education to care manager and/or members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet the member and/or business needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience. Requirement is Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing if holding clinical licensure. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Current state’s clinical license preferred.

$22.94 - $38.79 per hour.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law,…