Nurse Manager, Care Management, 40 Hours (Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct supervision for the Nurse Care Managers in the Case Management department. Accountable for hiring scheduling supervising and completing the performance appraisal process of all nurse case management staff. Oversees the coordination of special projects and programs within the department including; Utilization Review Care Coordination Discharge Planning and RN Continuing Education Program. Will also utilize nursing techniques and theory to consult on assess and intervene with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of medical and physical problems.

Position: Nurse Manager

Department: Care Management

Schedule: 40 Hours (Days)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Ability to understand confidentiality and the legal and ethical issues pertaining to patient health; understand medical terminology how to obtain an accurate history; establish treatment goals; establish working relationships with referral sources; develop treatment plans.

• Ability to understand methods for assessing an individuals level of physical/mental impairment; understand the physical and psychological characteristics of illness; be able to assist individuals with the development of short- and long-term health goals.

• Ability to understand the requirements for prior approval by payer; be able to evaluate the quality of necessary medical services; be able to acquire and analyze the cost of care; understand the various health care delivery systems and payer plan contracts; be able to demonstrate cost savings.

• Ability to understand case management philosophy and principles; apply problem solving techniques to the care management process; document care management services; understand liability issues for care management activities.

• Knowledgeable on how to access and evaluate the available resources to meet a clients needs; able to develop new resources.

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical data management and PC skills.

• Current working knowledge of discharge planning utilization management case management performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.

• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and postacute community resources.

• Strong organizational and time management skills as evidenced by a capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians payers and patients and their families.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires BSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience required and 1-3 years of acute Inpatient Care Management experience required.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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