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Remote Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager - Home Health 

Monday-Friday 8:15AM-5:00PM with Holiday Rotation

Agency: Alternate Solutions Health Network

The ideal RN will have 2 years of Home care experience, 1 year so clinical review and 2 yrs of case management or utilization management experience.

SUMMARY:
The RN Care Manager is responsible for the development, oversight and continuity of the patient plan of care, serving as the liaison for collaboration and communication with the field staff. The RN Care Manager will participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure tight collaboration and appropriate care planning and delivery. This role will manage health care costs by influencing patient care decisions for value-based care delivery, visit type, frequency and calendar plotting cadence based on medical necessity review and utilization management guidelines. The RN Care Manager will assess for real time patient clinical, functional and behavioral health status to ensure rapid follow up, and allocation of services. The RN Care Manager will work alongside branch operations to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. The RN Care Manager will be integral in contributing to the development of new and / or revised work processes, policies and procedures relating to the ASHN Care Management Program.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESONSBILITITY:

Plan of Care (POC) review and revision to reflect accuracy and regulatory standards

Recertification/Discharge review and recommendation

Utilization/Calendar Management

Adhere to Utilization Management Guidelines

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and Agency Townhall Meetings

Seek opportunities to contain cost

Review Charts to monitor compliance with regulatory and governmental regulations

Meets productivity standards and workflow expectations

Functions as a resource for clinicians, agency staff, and internal staff

Collaborates with clinicians as necessary for documentation clarification or educational opportunities

Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

Stays current with CMS guidelines and Oasis Guidelines

Read and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures and follow Employee Handbook Guidelines

Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements

Other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse licensure required

Two years home care field experience preferred

One-year clinical review preferred

Two years case management and/or utilization management experience preferred

Demonstrates exceptional collaboration skills

Self-starter and innovative problem solver

Proficiency in HCHB preferred

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and all State/Federal guidelines for compliance of patient clinical care

Strong clinical acumen to thoroughly understand the patient’s health and functional status and foster effective communication

Able to create positive impressions and communicate effectively with a variety of people and personalities

Is an active listener and demonstrates ability to engage care team in the patient plan of care

Must project a professional image during virtual communication

Ability to set up work systems and engage in flexible problem-solving behavior

Observant and detail oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word


Physical Demands: 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 with or without reasonable accommodations.
 

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.