Field Care Manager Nurse

CenterWell • Houston, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Field Care Manager Nurse 2 assesses and evaluates members' needs to achieve and maintain a wellness state. The nurse guides members/families toward appropriate resources and facilitates interaction with them for the care and well-being of members. The Field Care Manager Nurse 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Field Care Manager Nurse 2 employs a variety of strategies and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues, resolves barriers that hinder care, and ensures patients are progressing towards desired outcomes by managing patient care through assessments and evaluations. May create member care plans. Understand department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating goals, including their linkages to related areas. Regarding own work methods, occasionally in, and receive guidance where needed. Follow established guidelines/procedures.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in in-home case/care management
• Experience working with the adult population
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources
• Ability to travel to member's residence within 30 to 40 miles
• Use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records
• Excellent keyboard and web navigation skills
• Ability to work a full-time (40 hours minimum) flexible work schedule
• Valid state driver's license
• Must have a separate room with a locked door that can be used as a home office to ensure privacy while you work
• Must have accessibility to high-speed DSL or Cable modem for a home office (Satellite internet service is NOT allowed for this role); and recommended speed for performance from Humana at Home systems if 5Mx1M
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to an automobile
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on improving consumer experiences

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• 3 or more years of experience
• Experience with health promotion, coaching and wellness
• Previous managed care experience
• Bilingual — English, Spanish
• Certification in Case Management
• Motivational Interviewing Certification or knowledge

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates members' needs to achieve and maintain a wellness state.
• Guides members/families toward appropriate resources and facilitates interaction with them.
• Employs a variety of strategies and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues.
• Resolves barriers that hinder care.
• Ensures patients are progressing towards desired outcomes by managing patient care through assessments and evaluations.
• May create member care plans.
• Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating goals, including their linkages to related areas.
• Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree