Rn Ii, Primary Nurse Care

This position is responsible for performing RN duties for the Primary Nurse population using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care, as well as, planning for the transition to the continuum of care and developing a member centric plan of care. Primary Nurses will outreach to high risk members and will work to engage members in preventative care opportunities & screenings when possible. This position will perform duties and types of care management as assigned by management. Serves as a mentor/trainer to new RN's and other staff as needed. Positions involving ASO accounts may require some travel for on-site availability.

• Facilitates response to gaps in care and identified high risk members to appropriate settings of care for annual wellness visits including collaboration with treating provider.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided for both acute and chronic health care needs.
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
• Serves as mentor/trainer to new RN's and other staff as needed
• Assesses member's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to member's needs and aligned with the benefit structure.
• Coordinates with members, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
• Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of individualized plan of care for members and identification of barriers towards Self-Management and optimal wellness.
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
• Monitors member's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the case/disease management program efforts.
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care including transitional care.
• Presents clinical cases during audits conducted by external review organizations.
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.

• Requires working knowledge of principles of utilization management.
• Requires knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems.
• Prefers understanding of fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
• Requires working knowledge of operations of utilization, case and/or disease management processes.
• Requires proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook. Prefers knowledge in the use of intranet and internet applications.
• Requires working knowledge of case/care/disease management principles.
• Requires basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibility requirements.

• Information/Knowledge Sharing
• Organization Planning/Priority Setting
• Team Player
• Compassion
• Sound decision making
• Interpersonal & Client Relationship
• Active listening
• Written/Oral Communications
• Analytical
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Bi-lingual proficiency preferred.
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Requires an associate's or bachelor's degree (or higher) in nursing and/or a health related field OR accredited diploma nursing school.

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the health care delivery system/industry.
• Experience with health care payer strongly preferred.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience. Prefer experience with the elderly, frail and those with acute and chronic conditions.

• Requires an active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• Requires a valid Driver's License and Insurance.

• Travel primarily within the State of NJ may be required. Occasional travel in the tri-state area may also be required.

$75,300 - $100,800

• Retirement Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive Plans
• Generous PTO