Nurse Care Manager - Altus, OK
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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. Qualifications 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 Registrations Demonstrated 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 outcomes Knowledge of and ability to follow case and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company procedures Knowledge 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 RESPONSIBI