RN Case Manager, 4W, 40 Hours (Days / 4x10 Hour Shifts / Every 6th Weekend)

Position Summary

Utilizing a collaborative process, the care manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs, using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. The care manager helps identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the patient and the reimbursement source.

About the Role

This care manager is dedicated to handle the increased volume and to support the overall care management process and the department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs
• Identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services
• Ensure that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Support the overall care management process and the department

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited ASN/BSN Program in Nursing
• Certified as a Registered Nurse in the commonwealth of Massachusetts
• CCM or related certification attained within 24 months from the hire date is preferred
• BSN preferred and MA RN license required
• Minimum of 3-5 years recent clinical experience required
• Minimum of 1-3 years recent acute inpatient Care Management experience required
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Extensive background and knowledge of current medical/surgical patterns of practice
• Knowledge of utilization review, discharge planning, managed care, and community resources
• Knowledge and skills in ICD-9 and CPT nomenclature and the ability to interpret and convert this information, as applicable
• Knowledge of benefits and various plan contracts, eligibility issues and requirements
• Role and functional responsibilities of case management professional
• Case management program philosophy and purpose within Managed Care Program
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and negotiations skills
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills

Qualifications

• NursingCM Compensation Range $38.05- $75.33
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Skills

• Confidentiality issues and the legal and ethical issues pertaining to them
• ICD-9 and CPT nomenclature and the ability to interpret and convert this information, as applicable
• Knowledge of benefits and various plan contracts, eligibility issues and requirements
• Role and functional responsibilities of case management professional
• Case management program philosophy and purpose within Managed Care Program
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and negotiations skills
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Earned time cash out
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing