Nurse Care Manager (RN or LPN)

Brightli • Independence, MO

32d

About The Position

The Nurse Care Manager supports clients with complex medical conditions who are enrolled in the Healthcare Home program. Working with internal and external treatment team members, the nurse develops and implements treatment plans, provides tailored education and support, and helps advance wellness and prevention initiatives. The role includes facilitating health education groups, coordinating hospital and medical-provider admissions and discharges, training clients about diagnoses, treatments, and medications, and tracking client progress and outcomes through information systems.

The position also involves participating in initial treatment plan development, responding to emotional crises by accessing emergency services, and maintaining compliance with Quality Assurance and utilization review processes. Candidates must hold current LPN or RN licensure in the state of practice and graduate from an accredited practical nurse program. Additional conditions include successful completion of specified background checks and required training, as well as a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

The role requires frequent sitting and standing for extended periods, occasional walking for field-based activities, frequent use of hands and fingers for writing and computer and document tasks, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• Completion of all training requirements, including Relias, at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment team members to develop and implement healthcare goals for individuals with co-occurring chronic diseases.
• Facilitate health education groups using advanced knowledge of complex medical conditions.
• Manage hospital and medical-provider admissions and discharges for Healthcare Home clients.
• Train patients on complex health conditions, including diagnoses, treatments, and medications.
• Monitor and report performance measures and outcomes using information systems developed for nurses.
• Participate in initial treatment plan development for all Healthcare Home enrollees.
• Develop wellness and prevention initiatives to enhance client care.
• Access emergency services to provide rapid aid in an emotional crisis.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review processes.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on employee wellbeing, health, and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed