Case Manager, Registered Nurse (Remote)

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Position Summary

This Case Manager RN position is 100% remote, and the employee can live in any state. No travel is expected with this position.

Normal Working Hours: Monday- Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm in time zone of residence with rotational coverage of evenings, weekends, and holidays per the needs of the department.

The Case Manager RN utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s benefit plan and/or health needs through communication and available resources to promote optimal, cost-effective outcomes.

The Case Manager RN process includes assessing the member's health status and care coordination needs, inpatient review, and discharge planning, developing, and implementing the case management plan, monitoring, and evaluating the plan and involving the Medical Director as indicated and closing the case as appropriate when the member has met discharge criteria.

The Case Manager RN role requires a nurse that can exercise independent and sound judgment and someone that has strong decision-making skills and well-developed interpersonal skills. The Case Manager RN is expected to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate both effective organizational and time management skills as well demonstrate strong teamwork skills.

This job will require time in a queue-type setting.

The responsibilities of this Case Manager RN position are to:

• Apply data driven methods of identification of members to fashion individualized case management programs and/or referrals to alternative healthcare programs.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Evaluate needs and develop flexible approaches based on member needs, benefit plans, or external programs/services.
• Advocate for patients to the full extent of existing health care coverage.
• Promote quality, cost effective outcomes, and make suggestions to improve program/operational efficiency.
• Identify and escalate quality of care issues through established channels.
• Provide an expected very high level of customer service.
• Utilize assessment techniques to determine member’s level of health literacy, technology capabilities, and/or readiness to change.
• Utilize influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
• Provide coaching, information, education, and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted RN license in their state of residence and have the ability to obtain multi-state licensure upon hire.
• 3+ years of acute care experience as an RN.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Suite of products.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Compact RN License.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• Case Management experience.
• Managed Care experience.
• Telephonic case management and/or telephonic customer service center experience.

Education:

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred.

Work from Home Requirements:

• You must have or be able to obtain a direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 7 feet of your computer and a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. WiFi and satellite internet are not permitted.
• A quiet, secure, and private designated home virtual work location, free from distractions, tidy and organized, compliant with CVS Health and HIPAA guidelines, and allowing for uninterrupted work during work hours.
• Work-from-Home colleagues are required to work within the state and city where they have confirmed they currently live.
• The company will provide equipment (keyboard, monitor, computer, headset, etc.). All new hires should provide their own workspace furniture (desk or standing desk, as this position would require you to be at your desk for extended periods of time).
• If hired, you will commit to obtaining required internet speeds and adhere to all Work From Home requirements.

Technical and Logistical Requirements:

• Device & System Navigation: Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.

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