Nurse Reviewer II - Case Management
Nurse Reviewer II - Case Management
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Job Description
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director or designee the Nurse Reviewer II is responsible for providing administrative case management as part of the Community Case Management Program. This position is responsible for the authorization coordination and facilitation of community long term care services for program Members. As a member of a multidisciplinary team the Nurse Reviewer II is responsible for assessing planning organizing reviewing and evaluating the care needs of Members requiring community based services. This position fosters and promotes continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with nursing providers state agency staff acute care hospitals and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as the clinical manager for an assigned caseload of Members.
- Contribute as an active member of a multi/interdisciplinary team to assess plan organize review and evaluate the care needs of Members requiring health care services to include outpatient and home based therapy services.
- Conduct onsite reviews and assessments of Members community long term care needs to determine medical necessity and clinical eligibility for Community Case Management and Continuous Skilled Nursing Services Determine and authorize services for Members in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
- Prepare and implement Member service records.
- Coordinate facilitate and monitor the delivery of services to members.
- Review and document all relevant information into data system applications in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
- Conduct routine and adhoc evaluations and reevaluations of Members services.
- Contact and engage providers state agency offices and Members to obtain information and records needed to conduct a comprehensive clinical review of the case and final determination.
- Evaluate and document the appropriateness of Members services and make modifications as required.
- Maintain individual records documenting all Member encounters and contacts; write clinical summaries.
- Foster and promote continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with health care providers acute care hospitals and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services.
- Maintain positive working relationships with Members relevant informal supports provider organizations and state agencies.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all business documents and correspondence per UMass Chan Medical School/ForHealth Consulting procedures and HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
- Comply with established departmental policies procedures and objectives.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- RN licensed to practice in Massachusetts
- 57 years of work experience with at least 3 recent years providing direct service or case management to pediatric patients or young adults with special needs
- Ability to travel statewide to Member homes and service providers places of business
- Experience with Office Application and database
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with home care
- Knowledge of applicable state regulations
Employment Type
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