RN II - Primary Nurse Care

About the role

This position is responsible for performing RN duties for the Primary Nurse population using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care, as well as, planning for the transition to the continuum of care and developing a member centric plan of care. Primary Nurses will outreach to high risk members and will work to engage members in preventative care opportunities & screenings when possible. This position will perform duties and types of care management as assigned by management. Serves as a mentor/trainer to new RN's and other staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Affirms member's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to member's needs and aligned with the benefit structure.
• Facilitates response to gaps in care and identified high risk members to appropriate settings of care for annual wellness visits including collaboration with treating provider.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided for both acute and chronic health care needs.
• Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of individualized plan of care for members and identification of barriers towards Self-Management and optimal wellness.
• Collaborates with members, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care including transitional care.
• Maintains monitoring of member's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the case/disease management program efforts.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
• Serves as mentor/trainer to new RN's and other staff as needed.
• Presents clinical cases during audits conducted by external review organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.
• Experience with both acute and chronic conditions preferred.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the health care delivery system/industry.
• Experience with health care payer experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Unrestricted RN License Required; NJ License required and/or Compact License.
• Requires a valid Driver's License and Insurance.

Skills and Abilities

• Bi-lingual proficiency preferred.
• Adaptability/Flexibility.
• Analytical.
• Compassion.
• Information/Knowledge Sharing.
• Interpersonal & Client Relationship.
• Sound decision making.
• Active listening.
• Organization Planning/Priority Setting.
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking.
• Team Player.
• Time Management.
• Written/Oral Communications.

Travel

Travel primarily within State of NJ may be required. Occasional travel in the tri-state area may also be required.