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Spectraforce Technologies

Senior LTSS Service Care Manager (RN)

Spectraforce Technologies, Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520

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Position Title:

Senior LTSS Service Care Manager (RN)

Work Location:

Remote: (TX - Central Time) Candidate must reside in Brownsville, TX or surrounding cities (eg Harlingen, Los Fresnos, Olmito)

Assignment Duration:

6 months

Position Summary Evaluates the service needs of the most complex or high risk/high acuity members and recommends a plan for the best outcome. Develops and continuously assesses ongoing long-term care plans / service plans.

Background & Context Role supports long-term care members within a managed care environment, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering person-centered care. (Client name redacted as required.)

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates the service needs of the most complex or high risk/high acuity members and recommends a plan for the best outcome

Develops and continuously assesses ongoing long-term care plans / service plans and collaborates with care management team to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed to address member's needs

Coordinates and manages as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure members are receiving adequate and appropriate person-centered care or services

Monitors care plans / service plans and/or member status, change in condition, and progress towards care plan / service plan goals; collaborate with member, caregivers, and appropriate providers to revise or update care plan / service plan as necessary to meet the member's goals / needs

Monitors member status for complications and clinical symptoms or other status changes, including assessment needs for potential entry into a higher level of care and/or waiver eligibility, as applicable

Reviews member data to identify trends and improve operating performance and quality care in accordance with state and federal regulations

Reviews referrals information and intake assessments to develop appropriate care plans / service plans

Collaborates with healthcare providers as appropriate to facilitate member services and/or treatments and determine a revised care plan for member if needed

Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and clinical guidelines

Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on disease processes, resolving care gaps, healthcare provider instructions, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits

Acts as liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies

Educates on and coordinates community resources. Provides coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans (e.g., meals, employment, housing, foster care, transportation, activities for daily living)

May perform home and/or other site visits (e.g., once a month or more), such as to assess member needs and collaborate with resources, as required

Partners with leadership team to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner

May precept clinical new hires by fostering and building core skills, coaching and facilitating their growth, and guiding through the onboarding process to upskill readiness

May provide guidance and support to clinical new hires/preceptees in navigating within a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and provides coaching and shadowing opportunities to bridge gap between classroom training and field practice

Qualifications & Experience

Education/Certification - Required:

Requires graduate from an accredited school of nursing or a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of related experience

Education/Certification - Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Licensure - Required:

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

Years of Experience:

4-6 years of related experience preferred but not required

Top Hard Skills

Communication

Problem solving/Navigating complex challenges

Adaptability/Flexible

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