Maternal Infant Health Program Nurse Care Manager

Job Summary

Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and population of clients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health within populations. Provides peer support and role modeling related to the development of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and families during home visits, if applicable. Demonstrates expertise, current knowledge in patient care and management of a caseload of clients of varying complexity and seeks to improve patient, family and health systems/community outcomes through the application of educational concepts/skills and preventive care in a managed care environment.

Essential Functions

Visit homes to determine client and family needs. Perform home health assessment, if applicable, including blood pressure, pulse, BMI and foot checks. Develops prioritized plan to meet needs, and provides services. Follow-up with families, community agencies and volunteers to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and plan for future needs.

Assesses internal and external referrals to identify patient/significant others' needs, level of intensity, insurance benefits and other patient resources.

Develops plan of care and makes recommendations to PCPs, specialists and other members of the health care team regarding care management strategies, identifying strategies to maximize continuity of care across the continuum.

Assesses the educational needs of clients, families and members of the health care team and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.

Communicates and collaborates with patient/significant others/providers/payers to coordinate services that improve access to appropriate services across the continuum of care and which promotes optimal health in a cost-effective manner.

Documents patient data, plan, interventions and outcomes according to department guidelines.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature, and attending related conferences, seminars, etc.

Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Required:

Associate's Degree nursing, social work, occupational or physical therapy or health related field

2 years of relevant experience related field

LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only 90 Days required Or

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only 90 Days

LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only Upon Hire

Preferred:

Bachelors Degree related field

Relevant maternal/Infant Experience

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Maternal Infant Health Program Grand Rapids - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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