Nurse Care Manager - Pauls Valley OK - Outpatient
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About Lighthouse:A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.As a Nurse Care Manager, you will empower, uplift and help others heal from the many forms of mental illness, trauma or addiction by advocating and linking consumers with complex illnesses to needed behavioral health and wellness services, as well as primary and specialty care.The Nurse Care Manager leads the development and ongoing management of a comprehensive, individualized care plan with each consumer. The care plan helps the consumer, and their family fully understand their clinical condition, manage symptoms associated with their condition, understand and navigate treatment alternatives, and address non-clinical issues that impact quality of life and outcomes.To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success each person must do their pmi. Lighthouse will do its part in providing any and all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.DEFINITION:Under immediate to general supervision, provides case management, rehabilitation and wellness services to individuals and groups in various settings. This position is supervised by the respective Director of Integrated Care.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Completion of the curriculum requirements for an Associate's degree in nursing, possession of a valid, current, Oklahoma License as a RN as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nurse RegistrationsDemonstrated knowledge of the integrated care philosophy.Demonstrated skill in working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness, in treating social and emotional problems, in following oral and written instructions and implementing care pathways, and in exercising good judgment.An expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with whole health wellness, co occurring disorders, trauma informed care and collaborative care.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Ability to use clinical tools, data and other information to complete assessments of consumer needs. Provide collaboration and input into the creation of individualized and comprehensive care plans.Knowledge of and ability to clearly explain the reason for prescribed treatments and treatment plans to patients.Communicate with patients, physicians and insurance companies to secure successful outcomesKnowledge of and ability to follow case and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company proceduresKnowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relations, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements, and psychological terminology.Knowledge of the elements of personal wellness and how to collaborate with others to identify their personal strengths and goals within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.Able to work within an integrated team (inpatient and outpatient) to facilitate care by assessing consumer needs. evaluating treatment options. creating care plans, addressing treatment barriers, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and monitoring progress.Willingness to provide services within the community or consumer homes in order to promote engagement in the outpatient setting and assist in stabilization after a crisis or hospitalization.Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from various cultures and backgrounds, and to exercise good clinical judgment.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:Provide varying types of individualized care management, nursing and wellness services in various settings to individuals, families and groups to promote emotional or psychological change to alleviate mental disorders and facilitate recovery.Monitors and evaluates the needs and abilities of the consumer and assists them to function more adequately through use of their own strengths and through use of community resources.Completes all agency documentation of services in a thorough, accurate and timely manner. Assists clients to adjust and adapt themselves to their environment, care and treatment. Assists in the development and implementation of Care Pathways.Serves as a role model for wellness behaviors.Applies the principles and processes of coaching when collaborating with others.Provide referrals to community resources for housing, employment, medical, nutrition education, weight management, Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, and other community or wellness-related services and resources.Create partnerships within the local community to enhance consumer access to resources that support the individualized Care Plan goals.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.Employee must be willing and able to perform all job related travel normally associated with this position.Must meet agency standards of productivity and fiscal responsibility.Prepares for and actively participates in huddles, Care Planning and staff meetings.Must meet satisfactory expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation, coaching and/or Performance Improvement Plans.Assessment and appraisal of quality of work will be evaluated through training, skill, chart review or special purpose.Must complete Lighthouse required training and resulting follow up and consultation as required at hire, annually and as directed by Supervisor.Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management and other professional and community groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.Benefits:Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan, and paid continuing education.401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceJob Type:Full-timeSchedule:8-hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Pauls Valley, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)