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Independence Care System Nurse Care Manager in Brooklyn, New York
As part of the Care Management team, the Nurse Care Manager collaborates with members to build a Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) that is based on a comprehensive assessment and is aimed to improve and maintain health, mobility and community participation. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Independence Care System.Essential FunctionsOn a semi-annual basis, and after a significant change in condition, perform a comprehensive in-home assessment which reflects the member’s prior history, functional capacity, and stability of health—including chronic diseases/conditions, treatment plans, current providers and the member’s identified areas of priority concerns.Collaborates with member’s providers to discuss any pertinent findings and facilitates the involvement of the primary physician as a care team member Develop a Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) with SMART interventions and goals, which is based on the assessment findings, the member’s preferences and priorities, and aims to maximize health, mobility and community participation.Participate with Care Navigators and other team/staff members in monitoring and updating a panel of member care plansIdentify and assist in developing necessary resources and services as needed by members.Completes documentation thoroughly and in a timely fashion.Responds to needs of members and the organization, even if those needs do not coincide with the details of this job description.RequirementsMinimum QualificationsAssociate's Degree (if accompanied by extensive visiting nurse experience) orBachelor's in Nursing.Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in New York State.Minimum 2 years nursing experience.Substantial UAS experience.Experience in conducting and documenting assessment interviews.Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time independently.Comfortable with extensive travel in Manhattan and the BronxAdditional QualificationsExperience with Medicaid population and/or persons with physical disabilities a plus.Knowledge of health care and disability issues and systems preferred.Benefits28 days of PTO, plus 11 holidays, in your first year35 hour work week average of one day per week remote workexcellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition support, and paid disability leave
Minimum Salary: 90000 Maximum Salary: 95000 Salary Unit: Yearly