Care Manager, RN

Community Health Care, Inc•North Canton, OH

14h

About The Position

Community Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Chronic Care Manager for its North Canton practice. The role coordinates patient services within the practice and across the healthcare delivery system, supporting compassionate, comprehensive, patient-centered care. The position works in an energetic, team-oriented office and helps patients manage their health and obtain appropriate services.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital, home health, or skilled nursing facility.
Comprehensive knowledge of area resources.
Familiarity with medical practices for patient self-management.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and VA systems.
Ability to teach patients, peers, and staff.
Critical-thinking skills for individualized patient care.
Self-motivated, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible and able to work as part of individual offices and the care management team.

Responsibilities

Develop patient-centered care plans by involving patients in decisions about their health.
Conduct patient education.
Act as a patient advocate.
Match patient needs with appropriate services in consultation with a practitioner.
Arrange post-care follow-up, including home care, therapy, palliative care, and hospice for patients enrolled in care management.
Work collaboratively with the referral department to coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
Organize patient outreach to facilitate follow-up care or services.
Manage the daily schedule to ensure appropriate patient follow-up.
Document concurrently in patient charts during care management.