RN Care Manager

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Job Location (Full Address):

Remote Work – New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

900398 URMC Accountable Care Network

Work Shift:

UR – Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 214

Compensation Range:

$76,398.00 – $99,320.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
This position manages clinical aspects of patient centered care including management of chronic conditions. This position works with the interdisciplinary medical team in the provision of patient care and development of program goals and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates medical care of patients identified as high risk by health risk assessment/appraisal or by physician clinical determination.
• Assumes coordination role at the point of service through targeted outreach and follow-up.
• Assists in developing and implementing care plans for medically complex patients.
• Identifies barriers to a successful care management path.
• Identifies patient groups with chronic diseases.
• Assists in developing and implementing population-based strategies to close gaps in medical care. Identifies resources for patient self-management skills.
• Coordinates use of clinical and ancillary resources within and outside of the health system to achieve treatment goals specified in the patient care plan.
• Participates in program development by assisting with planning short-range and long-range program goals for chronic disease management.
• Assists with the development of current evidence-based protocols, policies, workflow/flow sheets, guidelines, etc. related to the provision of care within the medical home model.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Interacts effectively with physicians, home care team, patients, and their caregivers.
• Accountable for patient triage.
• Keeps abreast of organizational developments and practices that may impact operations by participating in continuing education courses, professional organizations and seminars, reading current literature and maintaining professional contacts in the community.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health related field and 3 years of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ambulatory care experience in community health, care management, disease management, quality improvement and/or management experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

– RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure upon hire required

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