The Nurse Care Manager assesses, plans, implements, and coordinates case management activities with members, by telephone and/or face to face, to evaluate medical needs and support overall wellness. The role develops proactive actions to improve short- and long-term outcomes and integrates strategies, policies, and programs related to network management and clinical coverage. Using clinical tools and information and data review, the Care Manager evaluates member needs and benefit-plan eligibility, facilitates integrative functions, and supports transitions to Aetna programs and plans. The role applies clinical judgment to reduce risks and barriers and address complex health and social factors affecting care planning. Assessments consider information from multiple sources, including co-morbidities, multiple diagnoses, functionality, work capacity, restrictions, and limitations. The Care Manager reviews prior claims and uses a holistic approach to determine whether referrals to clinical resources are needed. The role consults with supervisors and others to overcome barriers, presents cases at multidisciplinary case conferences, follows regulatory and company policies and procedures, and uses motivational interviewing skills to support member engagement and understand health status. This is a 100% remote position open to candidates residing in any U.S. state. Work is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the employee’s time zone, with an occasional late-shift rotation from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, approximately one to two times per quarter. Typical training hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree