Care Manager RN

Valley Health Partners•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts assessments of patient/family needs for the highest risk patients or those patients at risk for poor outcomes. Collaborates with health professionals across the continuum; formulates a documented plan of care that ensures continuity and goal-setting that equips individuals and their families to easily access resources and adopt healthy lifestyles. This position is supported through grant funding and will be up for reapproval every 2 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field.
3 years’ experience in at least one of the following settings: case management, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office setting.
2 years’ prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Registered Nurse License.
Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Effective behavioral and educational strategies such as motivational interviewing, teach-back method, and self-management support.
Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plan efficiently.
Ability to recognize the role of cultural, social, economic, and behavioral factors in accessibility, availability, acceptability, and delivery of public health services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Certified Ambulatory Care RN Ambulatory Care Manager within 3 years of hire or Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) or Relevant certification relevant to role as approved by department leadership.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments of patient/family needs for the highest risk patients or those patients at risk for poor outcomes.
Collaborates with health professionals across the continuum.
Formulates a documented plan of care that ensures continuity and goal-setting that equips individuals and their families to easily access resources and adopt healthy lifestyles.