Nurse, Case Manager

Job Summary:

For members of a defined population, the nurse case manager is responsible for coordination of appropriate, cost-effective services that enhance a members quality of life, focus on a members optimal level of independence, and reduces inappropriate utilization of medical services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the member/members family, and the multidisciplinary Health Care Team (Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, and other members of the health plan, the network and the community), assesses the members health status, functional limitations, psychological status, social support systems, resources, environmental factors, and response to treatment.