Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Basic Function:
Part-time nurse to perform nursing assessments, complete care plans and assess for health and safety within the home and community based setting for adults in nursing facilities and community settings in Alameda County

Classification: Exempt, Part-time building up to Full-time

Reports To: TCCM Director

Supervises: Case Manager I

Philosophy: An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of inclusion, normalization and person-centered services.

Education/Licenses: Registered Nurse with active license and in good standing with the California Board of Registered Nursing

Experience: Preferred minimum of three years experience in assessments and care plan drafting

Special Skills and Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively with clients, their social workers and other people in their lives. Ability to respond to nursing assessment or care plan requests within 48 hours. Knowledge of home and community based settings. Knowledge and experience assessing wounds,bed sores,etc.

Commitment: 2-3 years preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Completes nursing assessments as needed for various programs within the department in a timely manner.
-Writes letters of medical necessity, as needed.
-Makes recommendations and suggestions for care plans based on client needs and alerts TCCM Director and appropriate staff of client health changes, concerns and/or discrepancy in nursing charts as applicable.
-Independently sets a working schedule and coordinates directly with client/family/facility to set up appointments for assessment.
-Maintains confidentiality and abides by HIPAA
-Maintains professionalism when working with EBI staff, clients, nursing facilities, etc.
-Completes comprehensive case notes/billing by the end of the working day.
-Serves as clinical consultant to Health Homes Program staff (and other programs within department/agency as needed)
-Initiates assessments/intakes with various programs within the department (i.e., City of San Leandro, Care Connect, etc.)
-Provides direct services and carries flexible case load as needed.
-Provides coverage to the management team and supervisees as needed.
-Trains, supervises, and supports Case Managers (I), as assigned.
-Provides training on health education to EBI staff in various departments, as needed and approved by the Director/Executive Director.
-Completes EBI training curriculum and other required in-service trainings.
-Monitors and assists the Director in ensuring quality of service is being delivered to consumers.

Hourly Rate: $58.80 an hour (Part-time to start, then build to Full-time)

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter detailing your experience with patient assessments and care plan drafting.