Registered Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care Manager

Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionIn the capacity of a Registered Nurse, the Ambulatory Care Manager will provide clinical care management services to identified eligible patients; coordinating care to obtain desired health outcomes, improve self-care abilities, and decrease unnecessary cost of care. Perform standardized comprehensive needs assessment, identifying and addressing barriers to care and aligning patients with available benefits and resources. Collaborate with patient, provider and care team to develop and implement a plan of care to ensure medically appropriate cost-effective care.Essential Job FunctionsUtilize Motivational Interviewing techniques as a patient-centered approach to activate patients in self-management of their chronic conditions with the goal of improved symptom management and interruption of a negative disease trajectoryMaintain a caseload of patients according to department policies.Identify, enroll and manage patients in program for Transitions of Care/Complex Case Management/Chronic Disease Management.Develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.Perform medication review and teach-back to ensure patient understanding and ability to adhere to medical regimen.Collaborate with PCPs, Specialists, and Hospitalists to effectively implement a patient-centered care plan.Perform patient outreach according to established protocols and document in electronic medical record.Identify, execute, and track needed referrals to care and community resources.Provide resource management to improve care, patient experience and reduce unnecessary cost and utilization: right care, right place, right time.Assist patient in advanced care planning to complete Advanced Directives.Document all communications with patient and/or care team in electronic medical record.This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Patient PopulationDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Adolescents (13-17 years)Infant (1-12 months)Adults (18-64 years).Pediatrics (1-12 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Employment QualificationsEducation QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:Associates DegreeSpecialty/MajorNursingPreferred EducationBachelors DegreeSpecialty/MajorNursing (BSN)Licensing/ CertificationLicensure/Certification RequiredRegistered Nurse with active License in State of Patient CareLicensure/Certification PreferredCase Management certificationMinimum QualificationsMinimum Years and Type of Experience2-3 years acute care, home health or case management experienceOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredExcellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities PreferredDemonstrated success in improving the health of a distinct population of patients in the ambulatory or community settingMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.comby Jobble

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