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Centene Corporation Long Term Care Nurse Specialist (NY Only) in LATHAM, New York
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Responsible for members gaining access to needed services through coordination and integration of medical and long term care services for the purpose of orientation, care plan development, assessment, and care coordination.
Complete assessments with members, caregivers, or providers to obtain information regarding client status, support system, and need for services for care plan development
Monitor delivery of services and follow-up with members, caregivers, or providers through in person visits and telephonic contact
Authorize and coordinate referral for services
Ensure provider services are delivered without gaps and identify functional deficiencies in plans of care
Assist in coordinating the development of informal or voluntary services to integrate into the member care plan
Collaborate with discharge planners, physicians, and other parties to ensure appropriate discharge plan, care plan, and coordination of acute care and long term care services
Assist member with filing and resolving complaints and appeals
Direct care to participating network providers
Participate in care management committees and work on special projects related to care management as needed
Education/Experience: 3+ years of care management experience preferred, Home health, discharge planning, or long term care experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license. NYS RN license required.Pay Range: $25.97 - $46.68 per hour
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.