Nurse Care Manager

Job Title: Nurse Care Manager

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Healthcare Home Nursing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Nurse Care Manager, where you will play a vital role in supporting clients with complex medical conditions. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those at risk, providing education and support tailored to their needs. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is knowledgeable in chronic disease processes, possesses excellent communication skills, and is committed to innovative healthcare solutions. Your expertise will help foster wellness and prevention initiatives, ensuring our clients receive the best care possible.

In this role, you will work closely with both internal and external treatment team members to develop and implement effective treatment plans for clients enrolled in our Healthcare Home program. Your contributions will be essential in facilitating health education groups and monitoring client progress through sophisticated information systems.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with treatment team members to develop and implement healthcare goals for individuals with co-occurring chronic diseases.
• Facilitate health education groups utilizing advanced knowledge of complex medical conditions.
• Manage the process of hospital and medical provider admissions and discharges for Healthcare Home clients.
• Train patients on complex health conditions regarding medical diagnosis, treatment, and medications.
• Monitor and report performance measures and outcomes using sophisticated information systems developed for nurses.
• Participate in the initial treatment plan development for all Healthcare Home enrollees.
• Develop wellness and prevention initiatives to enhance client care.
• Access emergency services to provide rapid aid in case of emotional crisis.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review processes.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours); walking may be required for short periods when conducting field-based activities.
• This role must frequently use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse, file documents, and otherwise handle documents. The position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.