What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Care Manager position at Centerpoint Health?
Centerpoint Health is seeking a Nurse Care Manager to work out of our Middletown and Franklin clinic locations. The Nurse Care Manager is a key support for patients as part of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) during the continuum of care, either a portion or in its entirety, who assists patients in a standard of care using evidence-based disease state management clinical pathways. Though the emphasis will be on primary disease prevention and improving quality of care for chronically ill patients, the program will include outreach to patients to be more engaged in their overall health and wellness.
Job Duties:
Collaborate with hospital discharge teams, community care partners, and other providers to ensure smooth transition to the most suitable level of care.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to identify appropriate utilization of resources. Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.
Promote patient education and self-care management in order to reduce hospital readmission.
Promote current evidence-based practices; periodically reviews updates with clinical staff.
Provide phone triage for any patients for follow-up discharge.
Maintain a clean and safe environment. Follows infection control procedures.
Maintain patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Participates in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits.
Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.
Conducts a nursing assessment by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
Provide consultation and support to the development, implementation and operation of a Quality Improvement Plan.
Promote current evidence-based practices, with periodic review and updates with clinical staff.
Evaluates health education/promotion needs of patients and provides necessary training and instruction.
Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice.
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications/Credentials:
Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing – LPN or RN
Certification and Licensure: Must maintain unrestricted RN/LPN licensure.
Experience: Prefer three years as a nurse, one year in care management, one year with Quality and Risk, hospital experience, and to have worked with PCMH and/or Joint Commission accreditation (PCMH).
Additional Skills/Qualifications:
Experience with patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) and community health centers.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and identifies each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs along the continuum of care.
Able to work collaboratively with clinical staff of all levels, assisting in optimizing delivery of patient services including knowledge of scope of practice of clinical team.
Knowledge of utilization management and quality improvement skills to deliver quality, patient-focused, comprehensive healthcare services to diverse populations.
Population management and knowledge of corporate compliance and risk management.
Attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and ability to think independently as appropriate.
Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English (Preferred)
Blood-Borne Pathogens Exposure: Category I
Blood-Borne Pathogens Exposure: Category I
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but do not encompass all potential job functions. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., bend, manage steps, push, pull, and squat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
*This position is contingent upon a successful background check, health requirements and drug test.
*We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
*For more information about Centerpoint Health visit www.centerpointhealth.org
Centerpoint Health is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
Employee health insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-Time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Franklin, OH 45005 and Middletown, OH 45042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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