Care Manager RN - Helen Hunt Health Center

Are you an inventive RN who is passionate about identifying gaps in care and connecting patients to the resources and supports they need? PCHC’s Care Management team is looking for a Care Manager RN to serve at Helen Hunt Health Center! This high-visibility position liaisons across teams to improve quality of care and minimize the fragmentation of healthcare delivery systems. Collaboration, communication and advocacy are crucial to this role, as you’ll utilize all resources available to promote effective education, self-management support, and timely healthcare delivery to achieve optimal outcomes. Sound like you? Apply today and make a positive impact!

This position works in a Designated Healthcare Facility which is subject to the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for healthcare workers. If hired, you will be required to show a Certificate of Immunization, or Proof of Immunity, against: 1.) Rubeola (measles); Mumps; Rubella (German measles); Varicella; Hepatitis B; and Influenza.

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Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (NOTE: Requires in-person presence on a daily basis)

Highlights of the position:

• Demonstrates compassion, collaboration, and excellent communication and follow-through skills.
• Reviews utilization and quality reports routinely and scans for gaps in care and to identify patients needing the additional support of care management.
• Performs initial and periodic holistic assessments for patients at increased risk, including physical, psychological and environment on patients as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Care Management teams to identify needs, issues, resources and care goals. Establishes care management plans and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan in meeting established care goals, revising as needed.
• Serves on the patient’s care team, providing ongoing updates and communication to facilitate care across the healthcare continuum and optimize outcomes.
• Maintains a working knowledge of payer requirements. Develops and fosters working relationships with insurance case managers and negotiates on behalf of patient when needed.
• Serves as ambassador for PCHC, positively and appropriately representing the organization when out in the community. Communicates accurately, efficiently, and with kindness and respect.
• Collaborates within teams to ensure services are patient-centered and mission-focused. Champions efforts to seek continuous improvement and implement best practices.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed at the RN level, or as Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) by the Maine State Board of Nursing, or Licensed Social Worker required.
• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Health & Safety Institute.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical skilled nursing and/or home health experience preferred.
• Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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