DSNP (Field Based - Monmouth County)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey•Hopewell, NJ

20h•$70,500 - $94,395•Onsite

About The Position

This field based position is responsible for performing assessments for PCA and MDC services using established guidelines and assessments to ensure appropriate level of care and services are authorized. The role involves assessing a patient's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to members needs and aligned with benefit structure. It also involves evaluating the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of service provided, and developing, coordinating, and assisting in the implementation of services to meet the needs of the members. The position requires coordination with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome. Additionally, it involves coordinating the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care, and monitoring patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness. The role also includes advocating for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided, referring members to MLTSS when appropriate, and educating members on the availability of SNP if appropriate. Accurate and comprehensive documentation based on the standards of practice and current organization policies is essential. Interaction and communication with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care is also a key responsibility. Understanding fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes, and evaluating care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes are also part of the role. The position also includes completing other assigned functions as requested by management and performing duties as assigned by management. The RN 1.5 aspect of the role involves completing NJ Choice Home Care Assessments for new referrals to MLTSS, assisting with MLTSS Case Management when necessary, to cover for FMLA or to maintain MLTSS Caseloads below contractual obligations, and providing support when needed to MLTSS Care Management Staff, including but not limited to Annual Assessment, 90 day and/or Post Hospital visits.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Active Unrestricted NJ RN License Required.
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; prefers knowledge in the use of intranet and internet applications.
Working knowledge of case/care management principles.
Working knowledge of principles of utilization management.
Requires a car with valid New Jersey State License and Insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience is preferred.
Prefers basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibility requirements.
Prefers knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems.
Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to members needs and aligned with benefit structure.
Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of service provided.
Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of services to meet the needs of the members.
Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.
Monitors patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
Refers members to MLTSS when appropriate.
Educates members on the availability of SNP if appropriate.
Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.
Performs duties as assigned by management.
Completes NJ Choice Home Care Assessments for new referrals to MLTSS.
Assists with MLTSS Case Management when necessary, to cover for FMLA or to maintain MLTSS Caseloads below contractual obligations.
Provide support when needed to MLTSS Care Management Staff, including but not limited to Annual Assessment, 90 day and/or Post Hospital visits.