Diabetes Nurse Case Manager
You'll work to cut hospital and ED visits for diabetes patients, improve how they take their medication, and build their confidence in managing the condition.
Posted Oct 22
- Shift and hours
- Monday–Friday days, generally 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Eastern · Day shift This is a full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule, generally 8:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time Work Shift Day (United States of America)40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Case Management
- License
- RN license Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license requiredMassachusetts RN license
- Term
- Permanent This is a full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule, generally 8:30-5:00 PM Eastern TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Massachusetts RN license Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Education
- Associate's degree in nursing Associate's Degree Nursing required
Preferred
- Certification
- CDCES certification CDCES Certification highly preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Experience
- 2–3 years of case management, utilization review or discharge planning experience At least 2-3 years of case management, utilization review, or discharge planning experience preferred
- Experience
- Chronic disease management experience, ideally diabetes Experience in chronic disease management, ideally diabetes, highly preferred
- Experience
- Pediatric experience Pediatric experience a plus
- Also asks
- Knowledge of healthcare and managed care Knowledge of Healthcare and Managed Care preferred.
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Offer depends on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications and other factors any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors
Benefits
- BenefitsFlexible work optionsWe are pleased to offer competitive salaries and a benefits package with flexible work options, career growth opportunities, and much more.
- BenefitsCareer growth opportunities
- BenefitsComprehensive benefitsIn addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
- competitive salaries and a benefits package
- differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
- recognition programs
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Build individualized diabetes care plans with patients and their providers. Develop and implement individualized diabetes management and care plans in collaboration with patients and their healthcare providers.
- Day to day
- Regular phone and telehealth follow-ups tracking medications, nutrition, activity and A1c. Conduct regular follow-ups-via phone, telehealth, monitor medication adherence, nutrition and physical activity, and A1c.
- Day to day
- Work with members after a recent hospitalization or ED visit to reduce readmission. Work with members who have had a recent hospitalization or ED visit to reduce the risk of readmission
- Day to day
- Teach patients and families medication use and lifestyle changes. Educate patients and families on proper use of medication and lifestyle adjustments as needed.
- Day to day
- Review hard cases with medical directors. Review cases with medical directors on challenging cases as needed
- Day to day
- Work alongside dietitians, behavioral health and social care managers, endocrinologists and primary care providers. You may work with multidisciplinary staff including; behavioral health care managers, dietitians, and social care managers, endocrinologists, and primary care providers.
- Day to day
- Track progress in the EHR and report outcomes to improve care strategies. Track patient progress using electronic health records (EHR) and report on outcomes to improve care strategies.
- Charting
- Electronic health records (EHR) Track patient progress using electronic health records (EHR)
- Charting
- EMR Familiarity with care plan creation and documentation in EMR.
- Hours stated
- This is a full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule, generally 8:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Details
- Hybrid: on site at the Assembly Row, Somerville office about once a quarter This is a hybrid role that requires an on-site presence at the office in Assembly Row, Somerville roughly once per quarter
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
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Job Summary
Given equity, this position will pay somewhere between $90,000 to $110,000 annually. Mass General Brigham Health Plan is an exciting place to be within the healthcare industry. As a member of Mass General Brigham, we are at the forefront of transformation with one of the world’s leading integrated healthcare systems.
Together, we are providing our members with innovative solutions centered on their health needs to expand access to seamless and affordable care and coverage. Our work centers on creating an exceptional member experience – a commitment that starts with our employees. Working with some of the most accomplished professionals in healthcare today, our employees have opportunities to learn and contribute expertise within a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces their unique and varied backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We are pleased to offer competitive salaries and a benefits package with flexible work options, career growth opportunities, and much more. The Diabetes Care Manager will be the bridge between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources. The Diabetes Nurse Care Manager will reduce diabetes-related hospital and ED visits, improve medication adherence, and help patients gain confidence in managing their condition.
You’ll be a trusted advocate, educator, and problem-solver—making a measurable difference in the lives of those living with diabetes.
Essential Functions
- Assesses members/patients’ medical, behavioral, and social health
- Defines care goals of patients by providing education, information, and direction to each individual and family
- Develop and implement individualized diabetes management and care plans in collaboration with patients and their healthcare providers.
- Modify patient care plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of medication and lifestyle adjustments as needed.
- Conduct regular follow-ups—via phone, telehealth, monitor medication adherence, nutrition and physical activity, and A1c.
- Review cases with medical directors on challenging cases as needed
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Work with members who have had a recent hospitalization or ED visit to reduce the risk of readmission
- Collaborate with other health care professionals that are part of the member’s health care team. You may work with multidisciplinary staff including; behavioral health care managers, dietitians, and social care managers, endocrinologists, and primary care providers.
- Track patient progress using electronic health records (EHR) and report on outcomes to improve care strategies.
Qualifications Education Associate's Degree Nursing required Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Licenses and Credentials Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required CDCES Certification highly preferred Experience At least 2-3 years of case management, utilization review, or discharge planning experience preferred Experience in chronic disease management, ideally diabetes, highly preferred Pediatric experience a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong patient education and motivational interviewing skills. Familiarity with care plan creation and documentation in EMR. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and populations.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to establish strong rapport and relationships with patients and staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-related software programs. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to maintain client and staff confidentiality.
Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care. Knowledge of Healthcare and Managed Care preferred. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Working Conditions This is a hybrid role that requires an on-site presence at the office in Assembly Row, Somerville roughly once per quarter This is a full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule, generally 8:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time Remote workspace requirements, including privacy and security standards, may be verified in accordance with organizational policy Given equity, this position will pay somewhere between $90,000 to $110,000 annually.
Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $58,656.00 - $142,448.80/Annual Grade 98TEMP At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
8925 Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.