Care Manager, Registered Nurse – Field – Tampa, FL
Description: • Acts as a liaison with member/client /family, employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel as appropriate. Implements and coordinates all case management activities relating to catastrophic cases and chronically ill members/clients across the continuum of care that can include consultant referrals, home care visits, the use of community resources, and alternative levels of care. Interacts with members/clients telephonically and in person. May be required to meet with members/clients in their homes, worksites, acute/post-acute inpatient facilities or physician’s office to provide ongoing case management services. Assesses and analyzes injured, acute, or chronically ill members/clients medical and/or vocational status; develops a plan of care to facilitate the member/client’s appropriate condition management to optimize wellness and medical outcomes, aid timely return to work or optimal functioning, and determination of eligibility for benefits as appropriate. Communicates with member/client and other stakeholders as appropriate (e.g., medical providers, attorneys, employers and insurance carriers) telephonically or in person. Prepares all required documentation of case work activities as appropriate. Interacts and consults with internal multidisciplinary team as indicated to help member/client maximize best health outcomes. May make outreach to treating physician or specialists concerning course of care and treatment as appropriate. Provides educational and prevention information for best medical outcomes. Applies all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services; applies all special instructions required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources. Testifies as required to substantiate any relevant case work or reports. Conducts an evaluation of members/clients’ needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions using clinical tools and information/data. Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures. Facilitates appropriate condition management, optimize overall wellness and medical outcomes, appropriate and timely return to baseline, and optimal function or return to work. Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes, as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s/client’s overall wellness through integration. Monitors member/client progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation. Requirements: • Candidate must reside in Tampa, FL (This role would travel and report to Tampa General Hospital) • 3+ years clinical practical experience preference: (diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), post-acute care, hospice, palliative care, cardiac) with Medicare members • 2+ years care management, discharge planning and/or home health care coordination experience. • Candidate must have an active and unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse License (in good standing) within the region where job duties are performed • Ability to travel up to 50% within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities as directed by leadership Benefits: • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. • For more information, visit Apply tot his job