Ambulatory Care Manager (RN)
About the role
The central role of the RN Care Manager is a commitment to improve clinical outcomes in patient populations most at risk within practices and those at potential risk for adverse healthcare outcomes. The Registered Nurse works in collaboration with primary care providers and the multidisciplinary care team to identify and proactively manage the needs of patients with high risk or complex medical, behavioral health and/or psychological problems through practice, community and home-based visits and telephonic support. The RN Care Manager develops and implements a care management plan based on patient goals, preferences and disease states to promote improved health care outcomes and quality of life. The RN Care Manager links patients to appropriate community resources, facilitates referral to appropriate care services, supports patient self-management, and communicates with providers in order to reduce barriers to improved health care outcomes. The RN Care Manager serves as an integral member of the primary care practice's care team, assesses patients for risk of adverse health outcomes, and measures the impact of care management interventions. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Identify or work with others to identify patients with high risk of adverse health outcomes (e.g. death, disability, inpatient admission, SNF admission or