Medical Case Manager (Maternal-Child) vacancy at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island in Providence

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island is employing Medical Case Manager (Maternal-Child) on Fri, 24 May 2013 20:07:56 GMT. Overview: The Medical Case Manager works collaboratively with the health care team to manage and coordinate care for a specific population of members whose needs represent high clinical and social risk in order to ensure quality and cost-effective member-centered care. Qualifications: Required: - Licensed RN, State of RI - BS Degree or Certification as a CM or RN with 3 years clinical...

Medical Case Manager (Maternal-Child)

Location: Providence Rhode Island

Description: Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island is employing Medical Case Manager (Maternal-Child) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Rhode Island. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Overview:
The Medical Case Manager works collaboratively with the health care team to manage and coordinate care for! a specific population of members whose needs represent high clinical and social risk in order to ensure quality and cost-effective member-centered care.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Licensed RN, State of RI
• BS Degree or Certification as a CM or RN with 3 years clinical practice
• 3 years experience in acute care
• Computer literacy with Windows based programs
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Preferred :

• Clinical specialty experience
• Medical review experience helpful
• Case Management certification a plus
• Clinical specialty certification a plus
• Bilingual ( English/Spanish) a plus
• Practice within the scope of his/her license

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:!

• Practice case management within the scope o! f licensure.
• Utilizes case management principles and sound clinical judgment in coordinating care for a specific member population
• Performs telephonic and in-person intensive case management functions for identified individuals in order to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes, including but not limited to:
• Performing a comprehensive assessment
• Care planning activities including the development of interventions, short and long-term goals in collaboration with member, family, PCP, Behavioral Health Professionals and other involved health care professionals and community agencies, as appropriate
• Implements care plan, facilitates referrals, coordinates services and resources and provides ongoing monitoring and re-evaluation of outcomes
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the care outcomes and identification of service gaps
• Regular review and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the family and a! ppropriate members of the health care team based on the outcomes and evaluative findings
• Off site visits ( such as but not limited to home hospital or Community health centers or other community agencies) as necessary or required
• Provides comprehensive documentation of all activities and contacts in Case Management software system
• Facilitates referrals and coordinates needed services
• Collaborates with Medical Review Nurse as necessary in identifying needed services and supports
• Calculates cost savings that may result from redirecting member to a more appropriate care setting ( i.e. PCP visit rather than ER)
• Communicates with ancillary departments, such as Provider Relations and Member Services, as necessary to meet individual needs of members and providers
• Meets department and regulatory standards for accuracy, proficiency and documentation in order to communicate decisions and plan of care in an appropriate and! timely manner
• Takes responsibility for professional developme! nt, supports a learning environment, and meets professional competency requirements
• Participates in department continuous quality improvement activities
• Provides clinical oversight to Community Outreach Specialists and other team members; providing direct supervision of Community Outreach Specialists as appropriate regarding individual case status
• Serves as a clinical resource to respond to questions from ancillary departments within Neighborhood
• Provides cross-coverage as assigned by Supervisor
• Participates in outreach/marketing activities as needed and as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Neighborhood is an EOE M/F/D/V and an E-Verify Employer
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.

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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 24 May 2013 20:07:56 GMT

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