Cross Continuum Care Manager-RN

We're seeking a Cross Continuum Care Manager - RN to join our team! The care manager provides care management and population health services to patients within an assigned region. The primary target population to serve is the stratified risk patient or patients with high vulnerability at times of transition between care settings.

Location: Onsite- Fort Dodge, Iowa clinics.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

What you will do:

Cross-continuum care managers create longitudinal, personalized care plans for patients/family/support system, collaborate with and coordinate the efforts of care team across the continuum, and increasingly use data analytics to manage the health of populations to improve patient access to care and clinical outcomes.

What you will need:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience:

• 3 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Previous clinical experience in a clinic or Home Care setting preferred
• Previous experience with care coordination /care management and population health preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current license in good standing to practice nursing in the state where care is provided
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for team members that perform the majority of their work in the clinic setting. BLS certification optional for team members that perform the majority of their work at a remote location.
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer knowledge using email, web browser and documentation of care in an electronic health record
• Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients
• Strong clinical proficiency and ability to apply critical decision making in dynamic situations
• Motivational Interviewing and applies Integrated Chronic Care Management skills
• Cultural compliance
• Trauma informed care
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate
• Excellent communication skills-written and verbal
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently, setting priorities to coordinate care plan efficiently
• Proven leadership skills
• Patient focused
• Effective behavioral and educational strategies, including, but not limited to, motivational interviewing, teach-back method and self-management support