has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

Nurseypoo123 · May 28, 2016

I am paid per diem. It is by the member each month. What does Independent pay? The extra for training, mileage, bonuses, retirement Ira....oh and referral bonus if I refer nurses is awesome! (mention me if you apply! hahahaha)

Nurseypoo123 · May 28, 2016

I asked and my agency is in 9 states...guess that is why they do so good? (WA, NC, WV, LA, OH, KS, MO, PA, GA) Where are you at? I did also find out that Humana doesn't hire LPN's anymore. Only RNs, MSW, and CCM...I don't know why.

jlminnc · May 28, 2016

That's wonderful! It sounds like a great job! I'm happy for you!

Paulthenurse · Jun 1, 2016

What I find confusing is if I'm the HHC nurse walking in the door, and the Care Manager is now calling. Seems like a confusing mess for the patients and families. "Who are you? Who are they?" I don't see how a duplication can save anybody any money.

jlminnc · Jun 1, 2016

We as care managers are not "HANDS ON" nurses. This is a free benefit for a Medicare advantage member that has Humana and qualifies for the program. We stay LONG after the home health nurse because the transitions members usually turn into Long Term. We make sure they are using all their Humana benefits to full potential and assist with any resources the member needs.

Nurseypoo123 · Jun 1, 2016

As a Care Manager, I do not have hands on. The HHC nurse does short term visits usually less than 30 days. As a CM, I oversee ALL the HH services and make sure the member is getting all the services they need. It can seem overwhelming to a member until I explain that I am there for the long haul and to see that they get everything they need long term. I hope this helps.

lizardking · Jun 29, 2016

Hi Nurseypoo123:

Do you mind telling us what your agency name is?

I am in Arizona and although I got caught up working for an angency, they are not terribly good to us....would like to switch agencies as having to switch over to a IC with Humana, I have to leave for 6 months - I can't because I have children in daycare fulltime and a whole lot of other expenses and 'situations' set up that I don't want to unravel (daycare is hard to find in our town).

Chn00 · Sep 8, 2016

Does anyone have any update on how your job goes? I am applying through an agency as a care manager, but it has been over two weeks already since they last submitted my information to Humana. I call the agency they said they haven't heard back from Humana yet and when I can Humana my name can't be look up. So the question is how long does it takes for Humana to actually process everything in order for me to get my ID and password. I did call Humana directly but they couldn't give me any information as they only deal with Humana associate. At this point, I am uncertain that I am hired because it is based in Humana approval. I don't know. The agency and Humana itself won't help, so I'm reaching out to real nurses. Please reply.

lizardking · Sep 8, 2016

Things have likely changed since Aetna took over but when I started in 2015, it was assumed I was in and they (my agency) was simply waiting for them to have my name in their Rosalind software system to access records. It took a long time....something like 2 - 3 weeks. HTH

Chn00 · Sep 9, 2016

I thought it used to be seniorbridge and Humana bought it. They told me that approval of hire is based on Humana and not them even though I submit all my information and documents. So it has been almost two weeks since they last submit my information to Humana. I guess I have to play the waiting game as of now I'm uncertain if I got hired or not. But it is good to know that it takes 2-3 weeks. Are you still currently working as a care manager for Humana? Do you like it so far? Too me making my own schedule and the flexibility is worth more than money. In the past, I contacted directly through Humana and they said my area doesn't have a provider but somehow the agency has it and that is why I'm working through the agency now. I'm frustrated at being a floor nurse because the lack of support, patient load, and demand. I'm hoping for a change to get this job and hopefully go into hospital case management one day if possible.

Chn00 · Sep 9, 2016

Hello! Does anyone have any update? I'm doing my application now thru an agency and they just submit my information to Humana. Do you know how long Humana process the paperwork to get hired? And also approval of hired is based on Humana or the agency? Please reply.

jlminnc · Sep 10, 2016

I am an Independent contractor, so I didn't have to wait and I joined in 2014. You will LOVE this job. I'm sorry you weren't able to sign on as an Independent contractor. There are many advantages to working for yourself. In any case hopefully the agency that you work for will not make you take a certain amount of Humana members. Some agencies require you to take a full load and others don't. Working as an Independent, you can take one member or 35 members depending on what you want. It is alot to learn at first, but once you learn it...it becomes easy. Have you tried emailing [email protected] to ask your question???? What is the city and state you are in , so I can check to see if you are in a saturated area. Areas that are saturated with nurses are only able to be hired under certain conditions. I'll check your area if you give me your city and state.