Neighborhood Health Plan Of Rhode Island Smithfield , RI 02917
Posted 2 months ago
The SNF Medical Care 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Practice case management within the scope of licensure.
Utilizes case management principles and sound clinical judgment in coordinating care for a specific member population
Performs intensive case management functions for identified individuals in order to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes, including but not limited to:
Performing a Comprehensive Functional Needs assessment
Performing a Transitions of Care 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 member, the family and appropriate members of the health care team based on the outcomes and evaluative findings
On site and telephonic facility visits/case conferencing
Assess all Enrollees who are Nursing facility residents who may have the desire and/or opportunity to return to the community and determine eligibility and consent for appropriate state program of transition
Money follows the person
Nursing Home transition
For Community transitions of care provide Off-site visits (such as but not limited to home, hospital or community health centers or other community agencies) as necessary
Provides comprehensive documentation of all activities and contacts in Case Management software system
Facilitates referrals and coordinates needed services
Collaborates with team as necessary in identifying needed services and supports
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
Provides outreach to facility care team, members/responsible parties to provide oversight and enhance facility Plan of care
Provides clinical oversight to community outreach and other team members; providing direct supervision of community outreach staff as appropriate regarding individual case status
Serves as a clinical resource to respond to questions from various departments
Provides cross-coverage as assigned
Participates in outreach/marketing activities as needed and as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Corporate Compliance Responsibility - As an essential function, responsible for complying with Neighborhoods Corporate Compliance Program, Standards of Business Conduct, applicable contracts, laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures as it applies to individual job duties, the department, and the Company. This position must exercise due diligence to prevent, detect and report unlawful and/or unethical conduct by fellow co-workers, professional affiliates and/or agents
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
OR
Masters degree with active, current, unrestricted LICSW or LCSW license in RI in good standing
Minimum of three (3) years care management or community health nursing experience
Demonstrated experience in Medicare/Medicaid (MMP), Medicaid, Medicare or commercial products
PC based software programs intermediate level of proficiency
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Ability to work independently and prioritize activities
Must have access to reliable transportation. If using personal vehicle, must have active drivers license and auto insurance
Preferred:
Managed Care experience
Two to Four (2-4) years experience in acute care or sub-acute Skilled Nursing Facility
RN with Bachelors Degree or Certification as a CM
Clinical specialty experience
Bilingual
Travel Expectations:
Neighborhood Health Plan Of Rhode Island