Targeted Care Navigation, Local Nurse Care Manager

Targeted Care Navigation Local Nurse Care Managers provide comprehensive, in-home care management services to high-risk patients. This role focuses on preventing hospital readmissions, improving health outcomes, and ensuring patients receive the support and resources they need to manage their conditions effectively. The Nurse Care Manager will work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement personalized care plans that address each patient's unique needs.

The Targeted Care Navigation Local Nurse Care Manager will work directly with members in their local communities to bring better health and quality of life to these individuals and families. They will be a part of an integral team including a Community Health Worker and an Included Health Virtual PCP

Responsibilities

• Conduct in person visits to assess patient health status, educational, and psychosocial needs of the patient and their family. This will be at patient’s homes, hospitals, or accompanying to medical appointments.
• Together with patients and our multidisciplinary care team, generate a comprehensive individualized plan of care and targeted interventions to help patients achieve desired goals
• Provide education and support to patients and families on managing chronic conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes
• Identify and address barriers to care, including social determinants of health, and connect patients with community resources and support services with the support of a remote Licensed Social Worker and Local Community Health Worker.
• Collaborate with patients, the remote Included Heath team, community physicians, family members, and other members of the health care team in order to ensure coordinated care.
• Continually monitor patient response to the plan of care, and revise the care plan as indicated.
• Implement systems of care that facilitate close monitoring of high-risk patients to prevent and/or intervene early during acute exacerbations.
• Maintain required documentation for all care management activities.
• Participate in case conferences and care coordination meetings to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Participate in member engagement initiatives, including outreach to local provider and hospital groups.
• Stay current with best practices and evidence-based guidelines in chronic disease management and care coordination.
• Provide compassionate, longitudinal follow-up care, building supportive relationships.
• Assist throughout acute healthcare episodes, such as hospitalizations and rehabilitation stays, providing coordinated Case Management to support the member and their family.

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant for this position must be fully vaccinated against the flu (including annual booster) and provide acceptable proof of vaccination against Hepatitis B, Varicella, and MMR. Although not required, Included Health highly encourages the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including annual booster).

In accordance with its policies, Included Health provides reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to those who are unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a disability. If granted a reasonable accommodation from a vaccination requirement, the successful applicant will be required to be masked when providing services within patients' homes.

Required Qualifications

• Current Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Must reside in and have an active RN license in good standing with your state (AZ, TX, or IL) medical board
• BLS certification
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, car insurance, and an acceptable driving record with willingness to travel within approximately 50 miles to meet in person with patients in their homes or other medical facilities including hospitals, and local physician offices.
• 2+ years of experience with adult medicine and pediatric patients in primary care/ambulatory care, home health agency, skilled nursing facility, or hospital medical-surgical setting, within the past five years
• Strong clinical assessment, physical exam, and critical thinking skills. Comfortable discussing a wide variety of medical conditions.
• Broad knowledge of chronic conditions, evidence based guidelines, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, and patient education
• Demonstrate excellent communication--both verbal and written. Proficient at writing medical information in easy-to-understand, patient-centric language.
• Able to work independently with strong internal drive, yet able to actively communicate challenges and/or concerns to leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Excellent time-management skills and an ability to adapt to changing needs/priorities
• Be highly empathetic with the ability to understand cultural and socioeconomic issues affecting patients and excellent at building rapport with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

Valued Qualifications

• Current CCM Certification (in states where not required)
• 5+ years of experience in nursing
• Comfortable with technology and experience working remotely or with innovative care teams
• Experience working with patients in their homes
• Bilingual: Spanish and English
• Ability to have flexible schedule, position may require weekend work

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Driving to member’s homes up to 5 days per week over wide geographical area
• Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location.
• Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment.
• No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required.
• Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner.

The United States new hire base salary target ranges for this full-time position are:

Zone A: $74,810 - $104,730 + equity + benefits

This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for candidates based on their respective Zone. Below is additional information on Included Health's commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable compensation practices across our distinct geographic zones.

Starting base salary for the successful candidate will depend on several job-related factors, unique to each candidate, which may include, but not limited to, education; training; skill set; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; business needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and alignment with geographic and market data. Compensation structures and ranges are tailored to each zone's unique market conditions to ensure that all employees receive fair and competitive compensation based on their roles and locations. Your Recruiter can share details of your geographic alignment upon inquiry.

In addition to receiving a competitive base salary, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following:

Remote-first culture

401(k) savings plan through Fidelity

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance)

Full suite of Included Health telemedicine (e.g. behavioral health, urgent care, etc.) and health care navigation products and services offered at no cost for employees and dependents

Generous Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off (“DTO")

12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leave

Family Building Benefit with fertility coverage and up to $25,000 for Surrogacy & Adoption financial assistance

Compassionate Leave (paid leave for employees who experience a failed pregnancy, surrogacy, adoption or fertility treatment)

11 Holidays Paid with one Floating Paid Holiday

Work-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration and effective home office work

24 hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (“VTO”) Per Year to Volunteer with Charitable Organizations

Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included. Learn more at includedhealth.com.

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