Nurse Care Manager

Position Overview

Are you a mission driven nurse looking to go beyond assessments and advocate for the independence and health equity of your members? We know you have many employment choices.  Let us share why you should consider joining the team of nurses at Independence Care System! 

·       Our nurses are passionate about their work and have the freedom and flexibility to make a real impact in the lives of our members.

·       ICS is an award-winning organization doing innovative work to support the needs of adults with physical disabilities.

·       The average tenure of an ICS nurse 11 years, our most recent nursing vacancy was way back in 2017, and our longest-serving nurse is in her 23rd year on the team. 

·       We offer a flexible work schedule and an engaging, family-oriented culture where your voice will be heard, and your expertise respected.

As part of the Care Management team, the Nurse Care Manager collaborates with members to build a Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) that is based on a comprehensive assessment and is aimed to improve and maintain health, mobility and community participation. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Independence Care System.

Essential Functions

1. On a semi-annual basis, and after a significant change in condition, perform a comprehensive in-home assessment which reflects the member’s prior history, functional capacity, and stability of health—including chronic diseases/conditions, treatment plans, current providers and the member’s identified areas of priority concerns.
2. Collaborates with member’s providers to discuss any pertinent findings and facilitates the involvement of the primary physician as a care team member
3. Develop a Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) with SMART interventions and goals, which is based on the assessment findings, the member’s preferences and priorities, and aims to maximize health, mobility and community participation.
4. Participate with Care Navigators and other team/staff members in monitoring and updating a panel of member care plans
5. Identify and assist in developing necessary resources and services as needed by members.
6. Completes documentation thoroughly and in a timely fashion.
7. Responds to needs of members and the organization, even if those needs do not coincide with the details of this job description.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - 95,000 per year

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (if accompanied by extensive visiting nurse experience) or bachelor's in nursing.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in New York State.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
• Experience in conducting and documenting assessment interviews.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time independently.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Medicaid population and/or persons with physical disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge of health care and disability issues and systems preferred.
• UAS experience (preferred)

Benefits

• 28 days of PTO, plus 11 holidays, in your first year
• 35 hour work week
• average of one day per week remote work
• excellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition support, and paid disability leave