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Business Overview:

The mission of Aetna Better Health of LA (ABHLA) is to build a healthier world through better health, better care, and lower costs. We have embraced the quintuple aim as our guiding framework that integrates population health, equity, cost reduction, patient experience, and care team wellbeing into everything we do. We are leading the change by challenging the status quo with new technologies, VPB models, innovation, and integration of behavioral and physical health; and attracting and inspiring our local team by unlocking the power of our people to transform health care.

ABHLA Children's Specialty Foster Care plan has been chosen to provide Medicaid services through care coordination to children in the custody of the Department of Children & Family Services in Louisiana. Through a strong, localized team, an innovative care management model, and creative provider and community advocacy partnerships, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana provides physical and behavioral health services.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time field teleworker position that requires Louisiana residency. Travel is required 50% of the time or more. Field based travel locations may include member homes, residential treatment facilities, group homes, shelters, and detention facilities.

The Case Manager RN (CM RN) is responsible for telephonically and/or face to face assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating all case management activities with members to evaluate the medical needs of the member to facilitate the member’s overall wellness. Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s overall wellness through integration. Services strategies policies and programs are comprised of network management and clinical coverage policies.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm standard business hours. No nights, weekends, or holidays. A flexible work schedule may be available after 6 months of service and with demonstrated performance and attendance.

Fundamental Components:

• Conducts face to face member visits

• Using clinical tools and information/data review, conducts an evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions as well as smooth transition to Aetna programs and plans.

• Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and barriers and address complex health and social indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues.

• Assesses information from various sources to address all conditions including co-morbid and multiple diagnoses that impact functionality.

• Reviews prior claims to address potential impact on current case management and eligibility.

• Using a holistic approach assess the need for a referral to clinical resources for assistance in determining functionality.

• Consults with supervisor and others in overcoming barriers in meeting goals and objectives, presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall claim management.

• Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

• Utilizes interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and discern their health status and health needs based on key questions and conversation.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted Louisiana (LA) license or”multi-state privilege” license

• 5+ years’ clinical practice experience

• 2+ years’ experience with personal computer, keyboard, mouse, multi-system navigation; and MS Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

• Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel in the state of Louisiana 50% or more, of the time. Mileage is reimbursed per our company expense reimbursement policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medicaid experience

• Waiver experience

• Foster care experience

• Crisis intervention skills

• Managed care/utilization review experience

• Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification

• Case management experience in an integrated model

• Case management and discharge planning experience

• Familiarity with QuickBase

Education:

• Associate’s degree in nursing or nursing diploma required

• BSN preferred

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$54,095.00 - $116,760.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/03/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work. CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through ColleagueRelations@CVSHealth.com If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.

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