RN Care Manager Ambulatory

Corewell Health • Ashland Township, MI

6d

About The Position

Plans and prioritizes care for individual patients and patient populations, using strategies that promote optimal population health. Applies current nursing-care and caseload-management expertise to patients of varying complexity, seeking to improve patient, family, and health-system/community outcomes through education and preventive care in a managed-care environment.

The role assesses referrals, identifies care and resource needs, develops care plans and recommendations, provides or arranges education, coordinates services across the continuum of care, measures outcomes and analyzes patient-group data, and documents care according to department guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing or a health-care-related field (all departments except Corewell Health Ludington).
• For those starting in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a BSN must be obtained within 7 years at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in clinical nursing, case management/managed care, or a related field.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in clinical nursing, case management/managed care, or a related field.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess internal and external referrals to identify patient and significant-other needs, level of intensity, insurance benefits, and other available resources.
• Develop plans of care and recommend care-management strategies to primary care providers, specialists, and other health-care team members, with a focus on continuity across the continuum of care.
• Assess educational needs of patients, families, and health-care team members; develop and implement appropriate teaching strategies or make referrals.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, significant others, providers, and payers to coordinate access to appropriate, cost-effective services across the continuum of care and promote optimal health.
• Measure patient-care outcomes, interpret reports, and analyze data trends for patient groups.
• Document patient data, plans, interventions, and outcomes according to department guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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