Case Manager, Registered Nurse - Field (Cook County)

CVS Health•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. This is a field role with some work being conducted at home; candidates must have a dedicated workspace free of interruptions. Dependents must have separate care arrangements during work hours, as continuous care responsibilities during shift times are not permitted.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years clinical practical experience
Minimum 2-3 years CM, discharge planning and/or home health care coordination experience
Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel up to 50-75% of the time in Cook County and surrounding areas.
Confidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually
Ability to travel within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities as directed by Leadership and/or as business needs arise
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel,Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications.
Efficient and Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the state of Illinois

Nice To Haves

Certified Case Manager
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison with member/client /family, employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel as appropriate.
Implements and coordinates all case management activities relating to catastrophic cases and chronically ill members/clients across the continuum of care that can include consultant referrals, home care visits, the use of community resources, and alternative levels of care.
Interacts with members/clients telephonically or in person. May be required to meet with members/clients in their homes, worksites, or physician’s office to provide ongoing case management services.
Assesses and analyzes injured, acute, or chronically ill members/clients medical and/or vocational status; develops a plan of care to facilitate the member/client’s appropriate condition management to optimize wellness and medical outcomes, aid timely return to work or optimal functioning, and determination of eligibility for benefits as appropriate.
Communicates with member/client and other stakeholders as appropriate (e.g., medical providers, attorneys, employers and insurance carriers) telephonically or in person.
Prepares all required documentation of case work activities as appropriate.
Interacts and consults with internal multidisciplinary team as indicated to help member/client maximize best health outcomes.
May make outreach to treating physician or specialists concerning course of care and treatment as appropriate.
Provides educational and prevention information for best medical outcomes.
Applies all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services; applies all special instructions required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources.
Conducts an evaluation of members/clients’ needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions using clinical tools and information/data.
Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Facilitates appropriate condition management, optimize overall wellness and medical outcomes, appropriate and timely return to baseline, and optimal function or return to work.
Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes, as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s/client’s overall wellness through integration.
Monitors member/client progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation.