Nurse Care Manager, RN

Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse Care Manager, RN

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving lives and helping individuals achieve their best health outcomes? Join our collaborative and mission-driven team where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. As a Nurse Care Manager, RN, you will work closely with clients, healthcare providers, and treatment team members to coordinate care, promote wellness, educate individuals on complex health conditions, and support those with chronic medical needs. If you are a strong communicator, enjoy problem-solving, value teamwork, and are dedicated to delivering quality care, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will provide care coordination and health education services for individuals with complex medical conditions or those at risk for developing chronic health concerns. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, develop healthcare goals, support hospital transitions, facilitate wellness initiatives, and utilize advanced healthcare technology systems to monitor outcomes and improve client care.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate comprehensive healthcare services and collaborate with internal and external treatment team members to support positive client outcomes
• Develop individualized healthcare goals and contribute to treatment planning for Healthcare Home enrollees
• Facilitate health education groups and provide training to individuals regarding medical diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and chronic health conditions
• Promote wellness initiatives and preventative care strategies that support long-term health and wellbeing
• Consult with treatment team members regarding identified health concerns and recommend appropriate interventions
• Manage hospital admissions, discharges, and transitions of care to ensure continuity of services
• Utilize healthcare technology platforms and systems to support care management activities and program initiatives
• Monitor, analyze, and report performance measures and health outcomes using established information systems
• Respond appropriately during emotional or medical crises and coordinate emergency services when necessary
• Participate in program meetings, quality assurance activities, program evaluations, and other organizational initiatives
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, professional nursing standards, clinical documentation requirements, and ethical guidelines
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) population preferred
• Knowledge of chronic disease processes affecting children and adults
• Strong understanding of nursing processes and clinical decision-making

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to implement new and innovative systems and processes
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical assessment skills
• Successful completion of background checks including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect screening, and fingerprinting requirements

Physical Requirements

• Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to move objects
• Sit for extended periods throughout the workday
• Occasionally walk and stand for brief periods as needed
• Perform repetitive movements of the hands, fingers, and arms for typing, writing, and computer-based tasks
• Maintain the physical ability to perform essential job functions within a primarily office-based environment

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.