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Point32Health Nurse Care Manager-Worcester County - R7988 in Burlington, Vermont
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Job Description
- Perform assessment and/or care management interventions for the referred and identified population
- Ability to travel frequently to members homes, hospitals, PCP office practices and other sites where patients receive care
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Qualifications what you need to perform the job
COVID Policy
Please note: We encourage all Point32Health colleagues to follow CDC guidance about COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, isolation and masking. Point32Health reserves the right to adjust its requirements in response to COVID-19 trends in the communities we serve.
Education, Certification and Licensure
- Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license in state of residence
- May be required to obtain other state licensure in states where Point32Health operates
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- National certification in Case Management desirable
Experience(minimum years required):
- 5+ years relevant clinical experience
- Experience in home care or case management preferred
- Proficiency in second language desirable
- Experience in specialty areas such as oncology, neurology, chronic condition/disease management a plus
Skill Requirements
- Skill and proficiency in technical concepts and principles; computer software applications
- Skilled in assessment, planning, and managing member care
- Advanced communicat on and interpersonal skills
- Independent and autonomous with key job functions
- Ability to address multiple complex issues
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing healthcare environment
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and member needs
- Demonstration of strong clinical and critical thinking skills
Working Conditions and Additional Requirements(include special requirements, e.g., lifting, travel):
- Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from remote office as required.
- Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.
- Ability to make face to face visits (member home, provider practices, facilities) as needed to meet the member needs and produce positive outcomes
- Valid Drivers license and vehicle in good working condition as some travel required
- May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.
- Other duties as assigned and needed by the department
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