Nurse Care Manager - Altus, OK

LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTERS•Altus, OK

60d•$76,500 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is hiring a Nurse Care Manager to advocate for consumers with complex illnesses and connect them with behavioral health and wellness services, as well as primary and specialty care. The role leads the development and ongoing management of individualized care plans that help consumers and their families understand clinical conditions, manage symptoms, navigate treatment options, and address non-clinical issues affecting quality of life and outcomes. Under immediate to general supervision, the Nurse Care Manager provides case management, rehabilitation, nursing, and wellness services to individuals and groups in various settings. The position works within an integrated team to assess needs, evaluate treatment options, coordinate care, address barriers, and monitor progress. Services may be provided in the community or consumers’ homes to promote engagement and support stabilization after a crisis or hospitalization. The position is supervised by the Director of Integrated Care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current, valid Oklahoma RN license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nurse Registrations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the integrated care philosophy.
Skill in working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness and addressing social and emotional problems.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and implement care pathways.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment.
Core competencies related to whole health wellness, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and collaborative care.
Ability to use clinical tools, data, and other information to assess consumer needs.
Ability to contribute to individualized, comprehensive care plans.
Ability to explain prescribed treatments and treatment plans clearly to patients.
Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and insurance companies to support successful outcomes.
Knowledge of case and quality management processes and ability to follow regulatory guidelines and company procedures.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, social and economic problems, family economics and budgeting, human relations, health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements, and psychological terminology.
Knowledge of personal wellness and ability to collaborate with others to identify strengths and goals within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Ability to work within an integrated inpatient and outpatient team to assess needs, evaluate treatment options, create care plans, address barriers, coordinate care, and monitor progress.
Willingness to provide services in the community or consumers’ homes.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from varied cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with clients, staff, management, professional groups, and community groups; exercise mature judgment; present ideas clearly and accurately; read and comprehend English; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to meet satisfactory performance expectations and complete required training and related follow-up.
Ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized care management, nursing, and wellness services to individuals, families, and groups in various settings.
Monitor and evaluate consumers’ needs and abilities, supporting them in functioning more adequately through their strengths and community resources.
Complete agency service documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on time.
Assist consumers in adjusting and adapting to their environment, care, and treatment.
Assist with the development and implementation of Care Pathways.
Model wellness behaviors and apply coaching principles when collaborating with others.
Refer consumers to community resources, including housing, employment, medical care, nutrition education, weight management, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, and other wellness-related services.
Build local community partnerships that improve consumer access to resources supporting individualized Care Plan goals.
Travel as normally associated with the position and provide services in the community or consumers’ homes when needed.
Attend and actively participate in huddles, Care Planning, and staff meetings.
Meet agency productivity and fiscal responsibility standards and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Complete required training and follow-up consultation at hire, annually, and as directed by the supervisor.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.