Description: Job Summary:
The nurse care 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. The nurse care manager collaborates with members and the health care team to achieve evidence based clinical objectives and goals specific to preventative health measures and improved disease self-management. Essential Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the member/members family, and members of the health care team, assesses the members health status, functional limitations, psychological status, social support systems, resources, environmental factors, and response to treatment.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to identify members readiness for change, creates appropriate care plan based on assessments, assists member with health system navigation a...