Transition of Care Coach RN - Telephonic - Military Veterans
at Molina Healthcare
JOB DESCRIPTION
For this position we are seeking a (RN) Registered Nurse who must live and have a current active unrestricted RN license in the state of MI.
Case Manager RN will work in remotesetting supporting our Medicare/Medicaid population who have recently been admitted into Hospital. The Case Manager will support our members to ensure successful transition from inpatient to outpatient. Excellent computer skills and attention to detail are very important to multitask between systems, talk with members on the phone, and enter accurate contact notes. This is a fast-paced position and productivity is important. Preferred candidates will have previous case management, managed care, hospital, and/or home health experience.
This role is currently 100% remote (Future travel to Hospitals and/or members home may be required)
Home office with internet connectivity of high speed required.
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST (No weekends or Holidays)
Job Summary
Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Follows member throughout a 30-day program that starts at hospital admission and continues through transitions from the acute setting to other settings, including nursing facility placement and private home, with the goal of reduced readmissions.
- Ensures safe and appropriate transitions by collaborating with hospital discharge planners, as well as with hospitalists, outpatient providers, facility staff, and family/support network, as needed or at the request of member.
- Ensures member transitions to a setting with adequate caregiving and functional support, as well as medical and medication oversight as required.
- Works with participating ancillary providers, public agencies, or other service providers to make sure necessary services and equipment are in place for a safe transition.
- Conducts face-to-face visits of all members while in the hospital and home visits of high-risk members post-discharge.
- Coordinates care and reassesses member's needs using the Coleman Care Transitions Model recommended post-discharge timeline.
- Educates and supports member focusing on seven primary areas (ToC Pillars): medication management, use of personal health record, follow up care, signs and symptoms of worsening condition, nutrition, functional needs and or Home and Community-based Services, and advance directives.
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
- Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
- RNs provide consultation, recommendations, and education as appropriate to non-RN case managers.
- RNs are assigned cases with members who have complex medical conditions and medication regimens.
- RNs will conduct medication reconciliation when needed.
- 40-50% local travel required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Required Experience
1-3 years hospital discharge planning or home health.
Required License, Certification, Association
- Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.
- Must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Preferred Experience
3-5 years hospital discharge planning or home health.
Preferred License, Certification, Association
Active, unrestricted Transitions of Care Sub-Specialty Certification and/or Certified Case Manager (CCM)
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
Pay Range: $29.05 - $56.64 / HOURLY
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Molina believes every person, family and community deserves access to high-quality health care regardless of their situation. Our mission is to deliver effective, reliable and affordable health care to those who need it most. We strive to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of each member and to strengthen the communities we serve.
We do this by offering a holistic, community-based approach designed specifically to meet the individual needs of our members.
What started in 1980 as one clinic in Long Beach, aimed at addressing the disparities in access to quality health care, has grown into 19 health plans across the country. For over 40-years we’ve been improving the lives of our 5.1 million members across the country by pioneering health care services exclusively for those with government-sponsored health care.
As our membership has grown over the years, so has our commitment to the communities we serve. In 2020, we launched the MolinaCares Accord, which makes substantial investments to improve members’ access to health care.