Care Manager - Registered Nurse

Monogram Health•Mesquite, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Monogram Health Care Managers have the opportunity to improve patient lives each and every day. Care Managers build long-term meaningful relationships by working with the same small panel of patients face-to-face in the patients’ homes. In close partnership with local nephrologists and with the support of a Care Team including a Social Worker and a Care Coordinator, Care Managers lead the effort to help our patients achieve better quality outcomes and slower progression of kidney disease while reducing costly and traumatic episodes such as avoidable hospitalizations, readmissions, and unexpected kidney failure. For those already on dialysis, our Care Managers will provide additional support particularly around transitions in care, such as hospital discharges. Care Managers work with patients to encourage healthy behaviors and ensure patients are well informed and empowered to make proactive decisions about their own care. Tools available include a custom care management software platform, wireless biometrics, telehealth capabilities, patient-friendly education materials, and pharmacists performing regular comprehensive medication reviews. Care Managers care deeply about their patients as people and truly believe that the work they do makes a difference.

Requirements

Infrequent domestic travel may be required, primarily to Brentwood, TN
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and physicians
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona (or other NLC state)
2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with CKD/ESRD patients
Ability to take call remotely on some nights and weekends
Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phone
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applications

Responsibilities

Work closely with patients’ nephrologists to develop and continually adapt care plan
Perform in-home care management visits to execute care management plan
Monitor biometric data and follow approved protocols for any necessary interventions
Inventory and reconcile medications and coordinate with pharmacists and prescribers
Perform patient health assessments and surveys as required
Deliver individual and group education on CKD, ESRD, dialysis and associated comorbidities
Encourage medication and treatment adherence through frequent contact with patients
Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients
Serve as the primary point of contact and be the first call when patients have questions
Provide education and coaching around diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices
Educate patients and facilitate conversations around proactive care decisions, especially relating to transplantation, home modalities and proactive AV fistula placement
Obtain vital signs when visiting patient and escalate any concerns to the nephrologist
Facilitate nephrologist contact with other physicians to ensure comorbidities are managed
Initiate patient relationships through enrolment and onboarding processes
Perform post-op and hospital discharge visits to help patients through vulnerable transitions
Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platform
Coordinate with dialysis providers to ensure transitions of care are seamless