ProgenyHealth is a leading provider of care management solutions for premature and medically complex newborns. Our program promotes appropriate utilization, improves access, educates family members and reduces costs. Our team of neonatologists, pediatricians, and NICU nurses provide continuity of care in collaboration with providers from hospital to home and throughout the first year of life. Job Role The Case Manager will focus on empowering the members’ family to support optimal wellness while advocating for the necessary medical services across the health care continuum. The Case Manager works in a telephonic managed care setting combining strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking to facilitate a plan of care that will ensure quality medical care for the high-risk member population serviced by ProgenyHealth Inc. based on the CMSA national standards for case management practice.
Utilizes the case management process of engaging, assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and, evaluating the needs of the high-risk neonatal population
Initiating engagement with member’s caregiver during inpatient stay in order to support the treatment plan and discharge planning process
Acting as a member advocate by the appropriate selection of services, based upon member’s benefits, for appropriate utilization of resources, and providing an ongoing evaluation of member outcomes
Referring members’ caregivers to community resources when appropriate and based upon client specific requirements
Working in a telephonic managed care setting, combining strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking to facilitate a plan of care that will ensure quality medical care for the high-risk member population serviced by ProgenyHealth Inc.
Developing care plans individualized to the needs of each infant and his/her family
Participating in case management rounds with ProgenyHealth and client teams to discuss barriers and opportunities to improve health outcomes
Collaborating with other ProgenyHealth staff, families, facility staff, community agencies, primary care and specialist offices to ensure that evidence-based protocols are utilized in treatment plan
Utilizing motivational interview skills to maintain caregiver engagement through the first year of member’s life.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, unrestricted license.
Three or more years of clinical experience as a Pediatric/NICU nurse.
Experience with case management in a health plan or home care setting is preferred.
Experience with data entry into a database or EHR required. Must have strong computer skills.
Excellent communication skills and organizational ability is required. Must be self-motivated and willing to learn multiple tasks. Must be well organized and able to prioritize tasks
CCM certification highly desirable; and is required after two years of employment
Ability to perform job functions with autonomy and be a self-starter
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette and maintain positive communication at all times
Must have commitment to excellence in customer service
Benefits/Culture
Our team is our most important asset . some of the benefits we offer our team are:
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Medical and dental benefits
Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Team orientated events throughout the year
