Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse Care Manager
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare
Location: Kirksville, MO
Employment Type: Full Time
 

Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated administrative professional looking to make a positive impact in your workplace? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Nurse Care Manager!

Under the supervision of the Health Homes Project Director, the Nurse Care Manager is responsible for overseeing the coordination of healthcare services for persons served. This role includes providing limited supervision and guidance to Wellness Coaches. The Nurse Care Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the development and implementation of comprehensive wellness plans tailored to the unique needs of each participant.

 

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Competitive Pay

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

Adherence to Policies: Provide all services and functions within the system's Code of Conduct; adhere to all company policies for employment.

Healthcare Service Coordination: Demonstrate understanding of health service systems and assist program participants in identifying, securing, and sustaining a range of resources needed to facilitate independent healthy living.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of various wellness plans based on individualized strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the person served; ensure implementation of wellness plans with assistance and support from team members and community resource providers.

Referral Processing and Health Recommendations: Process referrals for services, gather all pertinent physical and mental health information, and provide health recommendations as appropriate.

Appointment Coordination and Health Screenings: Organize initial appointments and conduct health screenings; conduct regular face-to-face meetings with participants to discuss wellness goals and perform physical assessments/treatment.

Comprehensive Care Plan Development: Contribute to the Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) in partnership with participants' team members and assist in completing healthcare goals.

Member Registry Development: Develop member registries and coordinate participants' care with external community providers.

Electronic Medical Record Management: Record and document participants’ health information in the organization's electronic medical record system.

Supervision and Support for Wellness Coaches: Advise and support Wellness Coaches to ensure quality coaching services; review wellness interventions as necessary and provide feedback.

Service Evaluation and Improvement: Evaluate services provided to ensure necessary improvements are made to increase outcomes.

Skill Development and Education: Assist program participants with learning skills for successful personal health management and self-advocacy.

Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor and assess program participants' functioning and progress; update team members with information relevant to supporting the physical wellness plan goals.

Participant Engagement and Education: Engage participants in the wellness process by fostering natural supports, providing health education, monitoring the development of healthy-living skills, and coaching on wellness plan action steps.

Organizational Participation: Participate in organizational processes as directed by the Project Director, including quality assurance, peer record review, and health/safety activities.
 

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) is required.

Certification in wellness-based programs is preferred; established experience and participation in wellness coaching/domains is required.
 

Supervisory Requirements:

Provide guidance and limited supervision to Wellness Coaches in coordination with the Director.

Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all associates.

Provide leadership and guidance in all aspects of services provided.

Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.

Involve, as appropriate, all associates to achieve goals.

Effectively communicate to associates any changes and noteworthy events within the department or company.

Handle difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice, while showing respect for the individual.

Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.

Reinforce a team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.

Brightli is on a Mission:
​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.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.