About this role
Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Care Manager (LPN/RN)
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Healthcare Home Nursing
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
The Nurse Care Manager is key in collaborating with both internal and external treatment team members to offer education and support to clients at risk for or dealing with complex medical conditions. Join our compassionate, dedicated team, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in the Healthcare Home program. We're looking for a proactive problem solver who excels in building relationships and has a strong background in clinical practice. Your ability to work independently while contributing to a team will be invaluable as you help clients navigate their healthcare journeys.
You will focus on developing wellness initiatives, facilitating health education, and consulting with treatment teams to create tailored treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring chronic diseases.
This position offers…
• Sign On Bonus! - $5,000
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with treatment team members to develop initial treatment plans for Healthcare Home clients.
• Facilitate health education groups to enhance clients' understanding of complex medical conditions.
• Implement wellness and prevention initiatives to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Consult with patients on identified health conditions and provide guidance on their management.
• Manage the admissions and discharges for Hospital and medical provider clients within the Healthcare Home.
• Train patients on their medical diagnoses, treatments, and medications effectively.
• Utilize DMH Net Health technology programs and initiatives such as Cyberaccess and Care Manager as required.
• Monitor and report performance measures using advanced information systems tailored for nursing.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Active LPN or RN license
• Experience with the IDD population preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance are required.
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation and annual training requirements, including Relias.
Physical Requirements:
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are considered sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other criteria are met.
Keywords: Nurse Care Manager, LPN, RN, Healthcare Home, Chronic Disease Management, Health Education, Treatment Planning, Patient Support, IDD Population, Clinical Practice
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Other facts
About Brightli
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
What you'll do
- The Nurse Care Manager collaborates with treatment team members to develop treatment plans and facilitates health education for clients. They also manage admissions and discharges and provide guidance on health conditions.
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