Registered Nurse Care Manager

Harbortown Treatment Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager (RN) to join our growing organization. This position provides integrated, person-centered, and comprehensive care to eligible beneficiaries to successfully address the complexity of co-morbid physical and behavioral health conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate patient needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state
• Assess patient's physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues and work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, employing a variety of strategies and techniques to manage appropriately and provide timely intervention
• Participates in the selection of strategies to implement evidence-based wellness and prevention initiatives
• Participates in initial care plan development including specific goals for all enrollees
• Communicates with medical providers, subspecialty providers including mental health and substance abuse service providers, long term care and hospitals regarding records including admission/discharge
• Provides education in health conditions, treatment recommendation, medications and strategies to implement care plan goals including both clinical and non-clinical needs
• Monitors assessments and screenings to assure findings are integrated in the care plan
• Facilitates the use of the EHR and other HIT to link services, facilitate communication among team members and provide feedback
• Monitors and report performance measures and outcomes
• Meets regularly with the care team to plan care and discuss cases, and exchanges appropriate information with team members in an informal manner as part of the daily routine of the clinic

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Active RN license required
• Up-to-date knowledge of addiction, HEP-C, HIV, among other issues.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer and software, including Microsoft Office and database management.

CHARACTERISTICS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of screening/assessment instruments.
• Knowledge of health sciences.
• Knowledge of clinical medical procedures.
• Knowledge of patient rights and ethical professional practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative problem solver with ability to suggest ways to enhance program.
• Ability to plan, organize, set objectives, time frames and prioritize.
• Demonstrate experience in addiction and needs identification.