Care Manager II (RN)

Job Title: Care Manager II (RN) 
Job Location: Remote - Hidalgo, Texas (visits between Zapata TX to Eagle Pass TX, and Laredo TX to Hebbronville TX. It may include surrounding areas as needed in Hidalgo SDA.)
Job Duration: 6 Months (possible conversion to FTE.)
Shift timing: 8 AM – 5 PM for visits

Position Purpose:
Perform care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for select members to promote quality, cost effective care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess the member's current health status, resource utilization, past and present treatment plan and services, prognosis, short and long term goals, treatment and provider options
• Utilize assessment skills and discretionary judgment to develop plan of care based upon assessment with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet member's needs and promote desired outcomes
• Coordinate services between Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and non-medical staff as necessary to meet the complete medical socio economic needs of clients
• Provide patient and provider education
• Facilitate member access to community based services
• Monitor referrals made to community based organizations, medical care and other services to support the members’ overall care management plan
• Actively participate in integrated team care management rounds
• Identify related risk management quality concerns and report these scenarios to the appropriate resources.
• Case load will reflect heavier weighting of complex cases than Care Manager I, commensurate with experience
• Enter and maintain assessments, authorizations, and pertinent clinical information into various medical management systems
• Direct care to participating network providers
• Perform duties independently, demonstrating advanced understanding of complex care management principles.
• Participate in case management committees and work on special projects related to case management as needed

Education/Experience:

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in a clinical, acute care, or community setting and 1+ years of case management experience in a managed care setting.
• Knowledge of utilization management principles and healthcare managed care.
• Experience with medical decision support tools (i.e. Interqual, NCCN) and government sponsored managed care programs.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current state’s RN license.

Required Skills/Experience:				Preferred Skills/ Experience:
1.	Basic computer literacy and basic typing skills.			1	Bilingual is a plus but not required.
2.	Critical thinking skills and ability to use nursing judgement for health risk assessments to ensure member safety.			2.	Home health or nursing facility clinical experience along with at least 1 year of hospital experience.
3.	Flexibility, resilience, Reliable transportation / Valid DL (No company car provided but mileage will be reimbursed) Excellent Phone and interpersonal communication skills for member advocacy.			3.
Education Requirement:		Current TX RN license		Education Preferred:
Software Skills Required:
Required Certifications:		Current TX RN license with no stipulations. Will require RUG certification once hired- reimbursable.		Required Testing:

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.76/daily.