RN Nurse Case Manager

Location

Central Region. This is a field and telephonic position with potential visits to our members. When you are not in the field, you will work virtually from your home.

General business hours, Monday through Friday.

Occasional travel is required to members or to the office for meetings and/or specialized training.

The Nurse Case Manager I is responsible for performing care management within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs by assessing, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care plans designed to optimize member health care across the care continuum. Performs duties telephonically or on-site as needed.

Ensures member access to services appropriate to their health needs.

Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.

Implements care plan by facilitating authorizations/referrals as appropriate within benefits structure or through extra-contractual arrangements.

Coordinates internal and external resources to meet identified needs.

Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and modifies as necessary.

Interfaces with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors on the development of care management treatment plans.

Assists in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.

Functions as preceptor for new care management staff.

Works on special projects as assigned by manager.

Other duties as assigned.

Requires 3 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Current, active, unrestricted RN license from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Previous case management experience is preferred.

Behavioral Health and/or experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a huge plus.

Home health experience, utilization management and/or hospital discharge planning experience is a plus.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.