Nurse Care Manager

This position works under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care providers, behavioral health providers, care managers, and other healthcare professionals. The Nurse Care Manager helps connect the pieces of a client's care, identify needed follow-up, and promote a whole-person approach to health.

Position Overview

As the Nurse Care Manager, you'll play an important role in coordinating medical and behavioral healthcare for individuals receiving BHH services.

Responsibilities include:

• Using HealthInfoNet (HIN) to monitor healthcare activity and identify important follow-up needs.
• Following up with clients, care coordinators, primary care providers, and other members of the care team following HIN notifications.
• Providing physical and behavioral health consultation and helping coordinate services identified in clients' Plans of Care.
• Supporting clients and care coordinators with identifying potential medication side effects and coordinating concerns with healthcare providers.
• Collaborating with primary care providers, psychiatric providers and consultants, care coordinators, and the Behavioral Health leadership team.
• Obtaining and reviewing important healthcare information, including diagnoses, laboratory information, physicals, hospitalizations, and discharge information.
• Providing education and guidance to staff and clients regarding medical and psychiatric needs.
• Preparing case reviews and participating in multidisciplinary consultation.
• Developing, reviewing, updating, and overseeing policies and procedures related to medications, psychiatric medications, and medical treatments.
• Monitoring performance measures and helping the program meet MaineCare Section 92 performance requirements and Pay for Performance benchmarks.
• Completing required documentation within the agency's electronic health record.
• Participating in treatment planning and team meetings as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in nursing
• Minimum of three years clinical nursing experience is required with one year nursing experience preferred
• The ability to provide sound recommendations and clinical insight
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A current license to practice in the State of Maine as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advance Practice Nurse (APRN), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel