Care Manager- Registered Nurse [Hybrid]

Are you a Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan? Region IV Area Agency on Aging is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse Care Manager for an open Care Management Position in our MI Choice Waiver program! MI Choice is a program that allows long-term care

• eligible patients to receive those services in their home.

The primary goal of Area Agency on Aging is to ensure, to the extent possible, that older adults are able to age in place as long as they want to and are able, by helping to connect them with various services throughout our service area. Our service area covers Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.

BENEFITS

37.5 Hours/ week is full time (75 hours per pay period) No weekends No on-call 403b retirement account with 403b employer contribution and match Employer provided life insurance and AD&D Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance 12 days of sick time per year (Accrual) 12 days of vacation time per year (Accrual) 1 floating "Holiday" of your choosing (Available First Day of Employment) 13.5 Paid Holidays off include: New Years Eve and New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, 1/2 day Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ( Holidays falling on the weekends will be observed the day before or after )

ABOUT US

Region IV, Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization. Established in 1974 for the business of developing age supportive commerce and services. We play a major role in planning, funding, and delivery of a host of services. Empowerment and independence of the consumer are driving themes behind our efforts. Designated by the State of Michigan to receive federal Older Americans Act funds of planning and development, the corporation manages an array of government contracts for service delivery in southwest Michigan. Our primary service area includes Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

POSITION

Care Manager (Registered Nurse)

SUMMARY:

Works with adults ages 18 and older, their families, and caregivers. Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans of care coordinating home and community-based long-term supports and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides ongoing information and support to caseload of clients and their families and caregivers. Maintains strong relationships with partners and providers throughout the health and human service community. Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment independently or as member of an interdisciplinary team. Develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans of care in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Evaluates the effectiveness and benefits of the services provided to participants. Provides motivational interviewing and coaching to help participants and caregivers achieve optimal social and health outcomes and goals important to them for quality of life. Provides advocacy and facilitates formal and informal care and services through external sources. Maintains current, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant participant files and program records. Travels throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties for in-home assessments.

REQUIREMENTS

• -Current Michigan licensure , or the ability to obtain a license before beginning employment, as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• -Computer literacy in routine office applications required. (Microsoft Office Suite)
• -General knowledge of long-term care, special populations, person-centered thinking, and community resources preferred.

______________________________________________________ Employees of Region IV Area Agency on Aging must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship Region IV Area Agency on Aging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$54,600.00

• $64,500.

00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Care Management:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN license in the State of Michigan (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Joseph, MI 49085