Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Will spend no less than sixty percent of time providing direct case management activities
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Collects in depth information about a person's situation and functions to identify individual needs in order to develop a comprehensive case management plan that will address those needs.
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Determines specific objectives, goals and actions designed to meet the clients' needs as identified through the assessment process; determines benefits/coverage of medical necessity based on MercyCare's medical certificate of coverage
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Executes specific case management activities and or interventions that will lead to accomplishing the goals set forth in the case management plan.
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Organizes, integrates and modifies the resources necessary to accomplish the goals set forth in the case management plan
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Monitors the ongoing process by gathering sufficient information from all relevant sources about the case management plan and its activities and determine the plans effectiveness
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Evaluates case managements effectiveness in reaching desired outcomes and goal and makes modifications or changes in the case management plan based on the evaluation.
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Participates as educator and resource person for provider offices and hospital staff as it pertains to the health plan case management policy and procedures.
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Will spend no more than forth percent of time coordinating and monitoring quality initiative
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Demonstrates knowledge of NCQA and HEDIS Standards and participates in initiative to achieve accreditation and improve HEDIS compliance rates
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Ability to assist with performing of case/barrier analysis, baseline study analysis and create Quality -Improvement studies and sound study design and interventions
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Assists in the gathering and analysis of data
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Insures that all activities are internal and external customer focused, well planned, organized and controlled to assure the cost effectiveness of all programs.
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Assists in the staff support activities of the UM/QI Committees and other special projects or tasks as assigned by the Medical Director or Director
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Assists with developing and updating policy and procedures for the Quality Health Management Policy and Procedure Manual
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify per department guidelines. If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required.
ADN RN or RN Diploma Degree preferred two years related experience.
Certification and Licensure
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Certified Case Manager CCM or in the process of obtaining case manager designation
PAY RANGE:
$63,644.48 - $97,376.06
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
