Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Company: Ideal Option and Ideal Balance
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Case Manager
Kennewick, WA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5615+Dunbarton+Ave+Kennewick+WA+99338) --- Nursing - RN/LPN
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location:WFH-Flexible, Applicants must be able to work onsite in Kennewick 1 day per week.
Schedule:Sun AM - Onsite Corrections with additional hours being flexible.
Salary:$38-$40/hr
Ideal Optionhas been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 85 clinics across 11 states, we continuously strive to be the nation's leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for aRegistered Nurseto join our growing Nursing team as aTeam Case Managerand help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.
We value our patients and our employees! We treat our employees like we would want to be treated ourselves: with respect and compassion.
The Role:At Ideal Option, we are dedicated to creating the optimal experience for our patients, allowing their journey to recovery to be as smooth as possible. We are looking to add a Registered Nurse to our team as a Nurse Case Manager. In this role, you will serve a group of patients, acting as their primary point of contact outside of their appointments during the early and pivotal phase of their care and helping them overcome barriers. You will act as a liaison between Ideal Option teams to ensure that patient concerns are resolved efficiently. Our ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, be highly organized, and most importantly, demonstrate compassion and understanding for those impacted by substance use disorder.
**You will also provide support to juvenile and adult corrections patients 1 day per week.You must be able to be onsite in the correctional facility on Sunday mornings.The remainder of this schedule will be facilitated remotely. The remaining schedule could be configured in either 8 or 10-hour shifts.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Supports patients during their initiation phase as they transition to medication for their use disorder.
- Available to assist with any medication questions specific to withdrawals, dosing techniques, reviews provider doses and dosing instructions, etc.
- Ensure timely communication to providers regarding prescription related issues, dosing questions, and abnormal lab results.
- Communicate to patient any changes to plan of care.
- Manage correspondences between the call center, providers, prescription teams, and nurse care team to ensure seamless care.
- Assist with identified barriers to care and social needs.
- Responds to patient questions and concerns regarding lab results, prescriptions, and general healthcare inquiries.
- Coordinates outpatient efforts under the direction of the Nurse Care Team
- Rotating taking after hours nurse calls from patients and address concerns as appropriate.
Benefits:
At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company.
Current benefits include:
- Medical, vision, and dental
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
- A 401K retirement program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Competencies:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented and self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- A knowledge of chemical dependency and its effects on individuals, families, and communities is required.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- CurrentRegistered NursingLicense Required
- 1-5 years working in a healthcare setting
Salary Description
$38-$40

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