Care Manager

Prestera Health Services • Huntington, WV

44d • $35 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Manager role involves screening and assessing individuals, coordinating services with various stakeholders, and providing direct patient services. This position requires a strong understanding of nursing practices and the ability to manage patient care within a healthcare setting. The work environment is public-facing and may involve interactions with individuals who are disruptive or distressed.

Requirements

• Formal training in nursing, usually in the form of a major in Registered Nursing as part of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree Program.
• Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices, typically acquired through continuing education.
• A valid, current Registered Nursing License in the state of West Virginia.
• A valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Prepares basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
• Uses Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
• Creates basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates necessary proficiency with all electronic clinical systems, including EHR and scheduling systems, in use at the Company.
• Displays basic organizational skills in order to self-prioritize and organize own work.
• Determines effective responses to situations encountered within established precedent.
• Able to effectively communicate opinions drawn from conclusions using inference and logic.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with individuals (and legal guardians as indicated) to collect information both initially and ongoing.
• Takes and records vital signs, administers injections, checks, reads, and records blood sugar, draws blood, and collects urine drug screens as ordered by physician/practitioner.
• Collaborates with individuals, families, physicians, health care providers, and team members.
• Participates in comprehensive care plan meetings and transitional care planning.
• Schedules appointments and ensures transportation for individuals served.
• Prepares and maintains case records within program guidelines.
• Provides medication reconciliation and education.
• Educates served regarding a variety of health issues to ensure understanding of care plan and needed action.
• Encourages individuals to remain in a continuum of care to ensure success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level