You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

STAR Kids Team Lead LTSS Service Care Manager RN

Preferred Experience:

Pediatric Case Management and Service CoordinationPediatrics experience with- MDCP, NICU, PICU, Home Health or Pediatric Charge Nurse experience

Position Purpose: Oversees the long-term care plans / service plans and care management activities to enable quality, cost effective healthcare outcomes. Reviews and provides expert knowledge to inform personalized care plans / service plans as appropriate/required for long-term care members and provides guidance and/or support to the care management team.

Oversees and reviews ongoing long-term care plans / service plans and collaborates with care management team to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed for long-term careProvides insight and guidance on developing care plans / service plans and triaging issues to appropriate healthcare providers for complex care plans / service plansProvides guidance and expert knowledge as appropriate to team members to ensure quality control over work, members are receiving needed care or services, and adherence to contract policies and proceduresMonitors complex care plans / service plans and/or member status and outcomes or changes in condition, and revises care plan / service plan based on member needs and issues identifiedPartners and collaborates with healthcare providers as appropriate to facilitate member's treatments to ensure member service / care needs are met and determine a revised care plan / service plan for member if neededProvides subject matter expertise insights for complex long-term care plans / service plans based on prior experience to recommend enhanced member care within the care management planWorks with senior management on escalated and complex care cases, and provides guidance to junior team members to address member concernsMay perform home and/or other site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with healthcare providers and partnersReviews member data to identify health risks and/or care gaps, partner and collaborate with providers / specialists as appropriate to facilitate member’s services and address member’s needs/issuesCollects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and clinical guidelinesWorks as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides training and education to care management team and/or providers to ensure members are receiving high quality care and information regarding treatment plan options, procedures, referrals, and healthcare benefitsPartners with leadership team to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective mannerPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or a Bachelor's degree and 5 – 7 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

License/Certification:

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required orNP - Nurse Practitioner - Current State's Licensure requiredFor Superior: Resource Utilization Group (RUG) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire required

Preferred Experience:

Clinical Pediatric RN nursing experience with direct patient care and/or administering medically approved Medicaid assessment and providing case management and coordinating referrals for medical services

Pay Range: $41.01 - $76.00 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act