Telephonic Nurse Case Manager Senior

Elevance Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Telephonic Nurse Case Manager Senior is responsible for 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. Performs duties telephonically. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of 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. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

Requires BA/BS in a health related field and minimum of 5 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.
Ability to talk and type at the same time.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills when interacting with members.
Experience with (Microsoft Office) and/or ability to learn new computer programs/systems/software quickly.
Ability to manage, review and respond to emails/instant messages in a timely fashion.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in acute care setting.
Minimum 2 years "telephonic" Case Management experience with a Managed Care Company.
Managed Care experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Case Manager.

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.
Implements 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.
Negotiates rates of reimbursement, as applicable.
Assists in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.
Assists with development of utilization/care management policies and procedures, chairs and schedules meetings, as well as presents cases for discussion at Grand Rounds/Care Conferences and participates in interdepartmental and/or cross brand workgroups.
May require the development of a focused skill set including comprehensive knowledge of specific disease process or traumatic injury and functions as preceptor for new care management staff.
Participates in department audit activities.