PHN/RN Care Manager
R.N. Health Practitioner Care Manager
Flexible hours - full time and part-time nurses needed. For full time position, excellent benefits package including health and 401K. Contact jobs@picf.org or fax your resume to 818-837-7227.
Reports To: MSSP Supervising Care Manager
Qualifications: A. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, public health, health education, health administration, gerontology, or equivalent.
B. Experience: Three years of experience, two of which are in public health, geriatrics preferred
C. Hold a valid current license to practice nursing in the State of California
D. Have a public health certificate issued by the State of California.
E. Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Clinical assessment skills, knowledge of the community, ability to work with multidisciplinary team and to work with clients/families in the home setting. Knowledge of aging and programs for seniors.
F. CPR/BLS required.
Responsibilities:
1. Must evaluate the potential client as a total person and identify the health limitations, which impede independent living.
2. Conducting in-depth assessment/reassessments covering medical, health, and rehabilitation concerns
3. Certifying level of care determinations
4. Performing physical assessments as necessary and interpreting clinical findings
5. Working closely with physicians and other health professionals
6. Developing care plans, implementing and monitoring services, consulting with the MSW, case recording and reporting.
7. Provides case management in accordance with departmental policy, program standards and patient needs by:
a. Completing assessment evaluation of a client’s health and psychosocial status utilizing all relevant information sources including the identification of issues that are specific to age, diagnosis and disabilities of the client population served, in accordance with departmental policy.
b. Participating as an active team member in care planning to develop care plans specific to the client’s needs.
c. Implementing interventions and services utilizing community resources in a timely fashion in accordance with departmental policy.
d. Maintaining and documenting regular contact with clients in accordance with departmental policy and providing ongoing support as needed.
e. Identifying, assessing and responding to crisis situations in a timely fashion, with appropriate interventions.
f. Observing all legal, departmental, and/or hospital regulations.
8. Provides community relations by:
a. Developing and maintaining positive community interactions building referral relationships in the community.
b. Recognizing and resolving problems in a timely and appropriate fashion.
c. Participating in community outreach.
d. Seeking new resources.
9. Maintain effective interpersonal communication skills by:
a. Using open and accurate verbal and written communication.
b. Recognizing and resolving conflicts or unusual situations.
c. Maintaining positive interpersonal relationships and team building within department and ancillary staff and with community partners.
d. Completing written correspondence and documentation in a timely manner.
Other requirements
Lifting capability of 5-10 pounds (depending on what is taken in the field) laptop, paperwork etc…
Valid California driver’s license and proof of current liability insurance.
