About the role
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center
Department
Family Practice Clinic UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient care? As a Nurse Care Manager (NCM), you’ll be at the heart of providing personalized care to your patients, helping them navigate their health journeys and achieve their best possible outcomes. You’ll work across various healthcare settings to integrate care, coordinate treatment plans, and empower patients to manage their illnesses effectively.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, applying evidence-based practices to ensure every patient gets the care they deserve. If you’re a skilled nurse with a passion for patient advocacy and care coordination, we want you to join our team!
What You’ll Do:
- Care Coordinator Extraordinaire: Design, implement, and evaluate treatment plans by collaborating with your healthcare team, ensuring each patient receives the best care at every stage of their journey.
- Patient Empowerment: Work with your patients to help them manage their illnesses and navigate the healthcare system, supporting them to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Health Home Champion: Provide and manage care for Health Home enrollees, tracking their healthcare outcomes and making adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Team Collaborator: Actively participate in and coordinate patient care with other team members, fostering a holistic approach to treatment and recovery.
- Evidence-Based Expert: Use evidence-based information to drive care decisions, ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, up-to-date treatment.
What You Need to Bring:
- Education: BSN (or equivalent combination of ADN and relevant experience).
- Licensure: Current Missouri RN license.
- Certification: Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Experience: A minimum of three years working in a healthcare setting.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills—you’ll need to effectively coordinate with patients and the healthcare team.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Language Proficiency: Must be able to read and speak English fluently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Community Service Experience: Any experience working in community health is a plus.
- Multi-language Skills: Ability to speak multiple languages is a bonus!
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on patients’ lives and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, apply today and join us in transforming patient care!
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