Registered Nurse Case Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Position for qualified candidate who desires to be a part of a dedicated growing team at Aetna Better Health of New Jersey. The RN Care Manager Utilizes advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate physical and behavioral healthcare and social services for New Jersey Medicaid members through assessment and member-centered care planning, direct provider coordination/collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources, optimal member functioning, and cost-effective outcomes.

Some potential work at home after orientation.

Fundamental Components:

Position for qualified candidate who desires to be a part of a dedicated growing team at Aetna Better Health of New Jersey.

The RN Care Manager Utilizes advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate physical and behavioral healthcare and social services for New Jersey Medicaid members through assessment and member-centered care planning, direct provider coordination/collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources, optimal member functioning, and cost-effective outcomes

Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment

Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening.

Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.

Work requires the ability to perform close inspection of hand written and computer generated documents as well as a PC monitor.

Typical office working environment with productivity and quality expectations

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

Registered Nurse (RN) is required

3+ years clinical practice experience, e.g., hospital setting, alternative care setting such as home health or ambulatory care required.

Must be comfortable working over the computer and able to navigate multiple systems.

Case management and discharge planning experience preferred

Managed Care experience preferred

Crisis intervention skills preferred

EDUCATION

The minimum level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN) is required

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Functional - Nursing/Case Management/4+ Years

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES

Technical - Desktop Tools/Microsoft Explorer//

Technical - Desktop Tools/Microsoft Outlook//

Technical - Desktop Tools/Microsoft Word//

Telework Specifications:

Orientation in the office is approximately six months. After orientation the supervisor will determine is the employee can work some days a week at home.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come. We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence. Together we will empower people to live healthier lives. Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

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