Your Role
The Case Management team performs case management (CM) activities demonstrating clinical judgment and independent analysis, collaborating with members and those involved with members’ care including clinical nurses and treating MDs. The Case Management Nurse, Senior will report to the Manager, Care Management. In this role you will determine, develop and implement the plan of care based on accurate assessment of the member and current or proposed treatment plan in cases of member inquiry, triage hub, chronic conditions, poly-pharmacy, pre-natal care, and voluntary member health assessment, in addition to indication of multiple monthly ER visits.
Responsibilities
Your Work
In this role, you will
- Research and design treatment/care plans to promote quality of care, cost effective health care services based on medical necessity complying with contract for each appropriate plan type
- Provide Referrals to Quality Management (QM), Disease Management (DM) and Appeals and Grievance department (AGD)
- Recognize the member’s right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the member/family's right to make informed choices that may not promote the best outcomes, as determined by the healthcare team
- Prior transplant experience is preferred
- Design appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access and cost-effective outcomes
- Initiate and implement appropriate modifications in plan of care to adapt to changes occurring over time and through various settings
- Conduct member care review with medical groups or individual providers for continuity of care, out of area/out of network and investigational/experimental cases
- Assess members’ health behaviors, cultural influences and members’ belief/value system. Evaluates all information related to current/proposed treatment plan and in accordance with clinical practice guidelines to identify potential barriers. Research opportunities for improvement in assessment methodology and actively promote continuous improvement.
- Anticipate potential barriers while establishing realistic goals to ensure success for the member, providers and BSC
- Planning: Designs appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access and cost-effective outcomes
- Adjust plans or creates contingency plans as necessary
- Assess and re-evaluates health and progress due to the dynamic nature of the plan of care required on an ongoing basis. Initiates and implements appropriate modifications in plan of care to adapt to changes occurring over time and through various settings
- Develop appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes
Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Requires a current and valid CA RN License or valid RN license(s) from other state(s). Preferred licensure from a compact state. If assigned to another state, must maintain an active, unrestricted RN license in assigned state(s) or the ability to obtain required RN license (in addition to primary state license) within 90 days of hire
- Requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferred
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) Certification or is in process of completing certification when eligible based on CCM application requirements
- Requires at least 5 years of prior experience in nursing, healthcare or related field
- Prior transplant experience is required
- Desired 3 years of managed care experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information and care planning
- Extensive knowledge of evidence based clinical practice guidelines particularly for chronic conditions
- Incorporates professional judgment and critical thinking when determining medical necessity that promotes quality, cost-effective care
- Knowledge of Coordination of Care, Medicare regulations, prior authorization, level of care and length of stay criteria sets desirable
- Able to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Hybrid Virtual Work
This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.