Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

Position Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Telephonic Nurse Case Manager will be a member of the Case Management Team, providing a comprehensive, holistic approach for case management throughout the continuum of care. The case manager will offer guidance, support, and coordination of the beneficiary’s care as directed by the beneficiary, the provider(s) or other members of the healthcare team and within the scope of the case manager’s licensure. The case manager will assess, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate the medical services required to meet the complex health needs of TRICARE beneficiaries, to maximize each beneficiary’s capacity for self-care, to cost-effectively achieve desired clinical outcomes and to enhance quality of medical care. The case manager will collect and document data to facilitate measurement of case management involvement. The case manager will serve as the primary coordinator and point of contact for the beneficiary for all activities within the medical and behavioral health spectrum. They will also coordinate with other Medical Management programs (DM/PN) as needed, in addition to MTF UM / CM staff, physicians and providers as necessary; organize, arrange and coordinate services necessary to address the beneficiary’s condition. In their role, the Case Manager will collaborate with other care management programs until the beneficiary’s needs are met and case closure or graduation is achieved. Performs all duties within the scope of licensure.

Role Responsibilities

• 35%: Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate the care of each beneficiary under the Case Management purview across the continuum of care. Develop a cost-effective treatment plan that is acceptable to both the beneficiary (patient) and other members of the care team utilizing both evidence-based medical information, DoD and community resources (SDOH). Plan shall include psychosocial issues, home environment and behavioral health needs across the full continuum of care. Maintain beneficiary’s privacy, confidentiality and safety, advocacy, adherence to ethical, legal, and accreditation/regulatory standards during this process.
• 30%: Utilize applicable sources of information to identify, assess, and enroll patients requiring case management.
• 25%: Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the care management team or external programs to ensure a fully integrated care plan addressing all beneficiary needs and conditions; documenting interventions and outcomes for beneficiaries within the case management team.
• 10%: Support the Care Coordinators with the coordination of care for beneficiaries not under case management as needed.

Requirements

• Our Department of Defense Contract requires U.S. citizenship for this position.
• Successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (eQIP - Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing).
• HGB is not authorized to do work in Puerto Rico per our government contract. We are not able to hire candidates that are currently living in Puerto Rico.
• A current, valid and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (R.N.).
• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• 2 years case management experience.
• An active designation as a Certified Care Manager (CCM). If no active designation as a CCM at hire date, this must be obtained within the first year of hire.
• 3 or more years of clinical nursing or managed care experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs specifically; Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Prior/current experience in Utilization Management/Utilization Review with MCG.
• Direct or Indirect Military experience a plus.
• Bilingual fluent in Spanish, English.
• Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.

Employment Type

• Full time

Work at Home/Remote Requirements

• Must meet Work at Home (WAH) requirements.

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