Care Manager (RN)

Maryland Care Management Inc•Linthicum, MD

About The Position

This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and timely oversight of care plans for members with identified Care Management (CM) needs. The incumbent is responsible for managing the care management process as defined by improving coordination, continuity, accessibility, and appropriate utilization of health care services and community resources for high-risk and special needs members. Maryland Care Management, Inc. (MCMI) manages Maryland Physician Care's (MPC) statewide provider network of hospitals and physicians. Maryland Physicians Care has been providing services to the HealthChoice Medicaid populations since 1996, and we are proud of our footprint in the community. With over 230,000 members, MPC consistently has been one of MD's largest Medicaid-managed care organizations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current state license.
Must have experience helping members using community agencies.
The ability to successfully utilize Microsoft Office suite and common computer and office hardware is necessary.
Ability to conduct presentations and training before small and large groups.
Knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Nice To Haves

2 years of managed care experience preferred.
Experience with pediatrics, NICU, postpartum, or maternal health is required
Registered Nurse with BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing, maintaining, and monitoring processes to promote the timely identification and assessment of high risk and special needs members.
Serves as an interdisciplinary team member in management of identified members, performing clinical/social determinants of health assessments and in collaboration with physicians, determining medical needs.
Conducts telephone or face-to-face interviews of members to identify risk factors and the need for care management.
Fosters professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for members.
Initiates, develops, plans, and implements care plans designed to promote the delivery of quality care and service to members with identified CM needs.
Utilizes clinical judgment to discharge members from care management according to plan policies and procedures.
Maintains care management records according to plan policies and procedures and ensures data integrity in health plan information systems.
Collects, evaluates, and reports clinical, functional and program activity as applicable.
Educates members' medical providers regarding the members' special needs to ensure consideration to the unique needs of the patients in treatment planning.
Coordinates and communicates with community support and social service systems for members.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Assists with special projects to meet plan and departmental goals.
Following HIPAA guidelines, the Care Manager maintains confidentiality of patient information and adheres to appropriate release of medical information procedures.
Identifies and reports gaps in the service delivery system.