Nurse Case Manager I

Elevance Health • Atlanta, GA

10d • Remote

About The Position

Nurse Case Manager I Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM with two evening shifts each week from 11:30 AM–8:00 PM (in your time zone). This position will service members in different states; therefore, Multi-State Licensure will be required. The Nurse Case Manager is r esponsible for performing care management within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs by assessing, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care plans designed to optimize member health care across the care continuum. How you will make an Impact: Ensures member access to services appropriate to their health needs. Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment. Implement care plan by facilitating authorizations/referrals as appropriate within benefits structure or through extra-contractual arrangements. Coordinates internal and external resources to meet identified needs. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary. Interfaces with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors on the development of care management treatment plans. Negotiate rates of reimbursement, as applicable. Assists in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS in a health-related field and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.
• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
• For URAC accredited areas the following applies: Requires BA/BS and 3 years of clinical care experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current and active RN license required in applicable state(s).
• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and/or the ability to learn new computer programs/systems/software quickly, preferred.
• Ability to talk and type at the same time, preferred.
• Background in an acute care setting (e.g., hospital/ED/ICU/med-surg), preferred.
• Telephonic and/or virtual nursing experience, preferred.
• Managed Care experience, preferred.
• Certification as a Case Manager, preferred.
• Certification as a Case Manager and a BS in a health or human services related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures member access to services appropriate to their health needs.
• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
• Implement care plan by facilitating authorizations/referrals as appropriate within benefits structure or through extra-contractual arrangements.
• Coordinates internal and external resources to meet identified needs.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary.
• Interfaces with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors on the development of care management treatment plans.
• Negotiate rates of reimbursement, as applicable.
• Assists in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level