Nurse Care Manager

Description

*Eligible for a $3,500 sign on bonus*

*Onsite opportunity only, not remote*

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Care Manager (RN) is an integral part of the patient-centered health home model. This RN Case Management role works collaboratively with the patient, the patient’s family, providers, other health plan divisions, payers, and others to develop and implement a treatment plan that supports self-management of chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the initial treatment plan development for all primary care health home enrollees assigned to the caseload. Assist in developing treatment plan health care goals for individuals with co-occurring chronic diseases.
• Collects thorough and objective information about the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and financial needs and resources of individual patients. Develops specific and realistic objectives, goals, and action plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Implements specific interventions focused on the specific goals established for the individual. Facilitates access to necessary resources to accomplish patient-centered goals.
• Reports quantifiable care measures as defined for quality measurement of care management. Track required assessments and screenings and identify treatment opportunities as well as document case management activities timely and according to Clinic policies and procedure and the Case Management Society of America Standards.
• Analyzes sufficient information from all relevant resources to determine effectiveness of the case management plan. Modifies components or the entirety of the case management plan dependent upon its effectiveness in reaching desired outcomes.
• Advocates for the individuals health care needs with emphasis on responsible health practices, self care, and patient safety. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians, payer representatives and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist in contacting medical providers and hospitals for admissions/discharge information and then following up with the patients.
• Identifies gaps and barriers in treatment options and seeks to correct with creative care planning.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development through seminars, conferences, and community involvement

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from RN program.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Minimum 3 years diversified direct clinical experience in nursing or related field.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.