Nurse Case Manager

Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Position Summary
The Case Manager utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s benefit plan and/or health needs through communication and available resources to promote optimal, cost-effective outcomes.
Experience with case management and IL waiver services is preferred.
Requires RN, LCSW, or LCPC with unrestricted active license in IL.

Duties
Through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive assessments of referred member's needs/eligibility and determines approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member's benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services
Application and/or interpretation of applicable criteria and guidelines, standardized case management plans, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member’s needs to ensure appropriate administration of benefits
Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures

Experience
Minimum 3-5 years clinical practical experience required
Minimum 2-3 years Care Management, discharge planning and/or home health care coordination experience preferred
Confidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Demonstrates proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications

Education
RN, LCSW, or LCPC with current unrestricted IL state licensure REQUIRED

Notes:
8am to 5pm CST Mon-Fri
This is a hybrid role; they will be mostly WFH with some member visits in the area they live as needed.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.