Nurse Care Manager

• Pay or shift range: $35 USD to $55.94 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

NMC is currently recruiting a Nurse Care Manager, in Case Management. The position is full-time, hours primarily 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.; weekends as needed. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range: $35-$55.94

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by a labor union. Wages, benefits, and certain terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Nurse Care Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Conduct individualized concurrent clinical evaluations of patients, their health needs, and concerns; review patient medical record for medical necessity, develop personalized action plans, provide education, and issue referrals for post-acute care; monitor patients’ progress in meeting established goals and modify care plans accordingly. Provide clinical information to health insurers as required. Work closely with interdisciplinary care team and technology to identify high-risk, complex patient cases;

manage care, provide care planning, referral management, post-discharge planning, and coordinating community-based and transitional care. Develop a cohesive and strong team-oriented relationship with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; evaluate and report on patient health outcomes and work in partnership with interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate the best in patient care. Direct discharge planning process in support of treatment adherence and medication compliance;

assist with transitions for patients discharged from an in-patient hospital to post-discharge care; include patients and caregivers in transition of care planning;
Advocate for decreased hospital stay when appropriate. Guide, intervene and advocate on behalf of patients, their caregivers and/or families regarding navigating and comprehending the healthcare system; coordinate resources in the community to ease transition. Maintain accurate and timely records of all patient-related interactions. Work in an intensive, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing or registered nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Vermont. BSN or MSN strongly preferred.

Experience: Three years in a hospital &/or clinic setting preferred. Utilization management and/or case management, community care management experience preferred.

Certified Case Manager preferred.

• Reports To:
  
  Manager, Case Management
• Other Contacts:
  Patients, families, hospital staff, community agencies, providers and their staff

• Machinery or Equipment Used:
  Computer, basic office equipment
• Physical Demands:
  Moderate physical activity, requires manual dexterity, visual acuity and mobility.
• Working Conditions:
  
  May be exposed to infectious diseases.? contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances and crisis situations.
• Required Protective Equipment: PPE as patient situation or condition dictates according to policy.