Manager, Care Management (Hybrid)
VNS Health
Manager, Project Management Job in Wyckoff, NJ
Performs all duties inherent in a managerial role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance and conducts annual performance appraisal, and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate
Responsibilities
Manages the day to day activities of specialized programs and/or products. Establishes workflows and protocol, assesses effectiveness, and makes recommendations for improvements, as needed.Acts as liaison for care management teams to ensure the program is meeting expected outcomes; implements changes as necessary. Initiates, leads, and/or participates in internal and external clinical care conferences. Acts as a resource for care managers in the coordinating care. Promotes staff understanding of tele-management process and its value for patients/members, medical providers, health care partners and the organization. Maintains excellent communication and relationships with home care/hospice teams and Health Plans.Reviews productivity reports; analyzes trends and key findings in conjunction with management. Implements corrective measures to address any performance or operational issues
Qualifications
Licensure: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, Physical Therapist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist in NYS required. Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.Education: Relevant degree needed for professional licensure required. Master's degree in health care related field preferred. Certification: Care Management or Case Management certification required within one year of job entry date. For Registered Nurses only: Population Care Coordination certification required within one year of job entry date. Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical experience required. Experience in case management, administration or discharge planning ex