Care Manager, RN (Remote)

Job Description

Author Health is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Care Manager (RN) to join their team. This role is crucial in coordinating care for adults with behavioral health needs alongside their medical treatment, contributing to improved patient health outcomes and reduced hospital utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' behavioral health and medical needs.
• Remove barriers to engaging in health care services to ensure medication and treatment adherence.
• Create personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• Oversee and coordinate the execution of care plans to ensure they achieve the patients' goals and objectives.
• Perform comprehensive medication reconciliation.
• Educate patients on health conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Advocate for patients to ensure they access appropriate medical and behavioral health services in a timely manner.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Maintain precise and current documentation of patient interactions and interventions.
• Engage in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in daily huddle meetings.

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas, Florida, or any multi-state compact jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health or medical case management.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health conditions, treatments, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong understanding of chronic medical conditions in adults that lead to ED and inpatient hospital presentations, and interventions to prevent those hospital presentations.
• Excellent assessment, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies.
• Dedication to patient-centered care and advocacy.

Benefits:

• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match.
• Low-cost benefits package (medical/dental/vision/STD/Life Insurance).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 9 paid holidays plus 2 flex holidays.
• Performance-based bonuses.