JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.
This position will be supporting our Transitions of Care Management program. We are looking for RN candidates with experience in hospital discharge planning workflows and understanding of post-acute-care services. Ideal candidate should have experience managing caseloads associated with hospitalizations and post-discharge follow-up. Familiarity with social determinants of health (SDOH) and how to navigate care barriers that may impact successful transition across care settings. Candidate should also have knowledge of medical conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and hypertension. Skilled in closing HEDIS and preventive care gaps through proactive outreach and coordination with members and providers. Experience supporting members with co-occurring physical and mental health needs during care transitions is desired. Case management and managed care experience is strongly preferred.
Remote based in New York
Work hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm EST
Unrestricted NY RN licensure required
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Follows member throughout a 30-day program that starts at hospital admission and continues through transitions from the acute setting to other settings, including nursing facility placement and private home, with the goal of reduced readmissions.
- Ensures safe and appropriate transitions by collaborating with hospital discharge planners, as well as with hospitalists, outpatient providers, facility staff, and family/support network, as needed or at the request of member.
- Ensures member transitions to a setting with adequate caregiving and functional support, as well as medical and medication oversight as required.
- Works with participating ancillary providers, public agencies, or other service providers to make sure necessary services and equipment are in place for a safe transition.
- Conducts face-to-face visits of all members while in the hospital and home visits of high-risk members post-discharge.
- Coordinates care and reassesses member’s needs using the Coleman Care Transitions Model recommended post-discharge timeline.
- Educates and supports member focusing on seven primary areas (ToC Pillars): medication management, use of personal health record, follow up care, signs and symptoms of worsening condition, nutrition, functional needs and or Home and Community-based Services, and advance directives.
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
- Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
- RNs provide consultation, recommendations, and education as appropriate to non-RN case managers.
- RNs are assigned cases with members who have complex medical conditions and medication regimens.
- RNs will conduct medication reconciliation when needed.
- 40-50% local travel required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Required Experience
1-3 years hospital discharge planning or home health.
Required License, Certification, Association
- Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.
- Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Preferred Experience
3-5 years hospital discharge planning or home health.
Preferred License, Certification, Association
Active, unrestricted Transitions of Care Sub-Specialty Certification and/or Certified Case Manager (CCM)
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.