Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse Case Manager:
The RN Case Manager performs complex nursing work providing for the assessment, care and integrated treatment of individuals residing at the SSLC. Oversees the delivery of nursing care necessary and monitors the health care status to meet the health care needs of individuals assigned to the caseload. As a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), works closely and professionally with members of other disciplines to ensure that communication is in place to provide consistent, high quality interdisciplinary and holistic care for all persons served. Performs physical assessments, documents healthcare needs, develops health care plans, oversees the implementing nursing intervention(s), evaluates and analyzes the outcomes of the interventions. Works proactively to ensure optimal health care outcomes for assigned individuals. Reviews available documentation for issues and incidents involving assigned individuals. Performs and reports trend analysis of health care needs and/or issues to the appropriate person and creates nursing care plans that accurately and definitively direct the implementation of all necessary care. Self-initiates to maintain competence in nursing best practices. Uses established nursing methods, procedures, and techniques to successfully complete job duties. Attends medical appointments with individuals when need to ensure optimal communication and continuity of care. Participates in quality assurance reviews, attends meetings, mentors and coaches’ new RN case managers as assigned, and participates in committees and workgroups as assigned. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment as needed. Works under the general supervision of a manager who is a Registered Nurse, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Initial Screening Criteria:

At least one (1) year experience as a practicing registered nurse is required.

Experience in assessment and documentation of health status is required.

At least two (2) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility is preferred.

Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Previous experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred.

Company DescriptionMedical Staffing Agency that supports all medical specialties. Provides placement and support to numerous facilities in all 50 states.

Company Description

Medical Staffing Agency that supports all medical specialties. Provides placement and support to numerous facilities in all 50 states.