Clinical Case Manager - RN

Georgia Department of Public Health•Macon - Bibb County, GA

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About The Position

As a Clinical Case Manager - RN at the Macon Bibb County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of nursing experience
Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) nursing protocols.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive case management services.
Responsible for coordinating care, monitoring treatment adherence, facilitating access to healthcare services, and ensuring timely follow-up for patients diagnosed with or at risk for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and women requiring breast and cervical cancer screening follow-up.
Provide comprehensive nursing case management for patients diagnosed with or suspected of tuberculosis (TB), including assessment, treatment monitoring, medication adherence, patient education, and successful completion of therapy.
Coordinate and monitor follow-up care for patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and abnormal mammogram or Pap test results, including patient notification, referrals, treatment coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely completion of recommended care.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols, utilizing sound clinical judgment to assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients throughout the continuum of care.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, preventive health practices, available community resources, and healthy lifestyle choices to support informed decision-making.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatments, referrals, education, consultations, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record and required public health reporting systems.
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, public health reporting requirements, communicable disease protocols, and women's health program standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community organizations, and external partners to coordinate patient care, improve access to services, and support district public health initiatives.
Participate in community outreach, health promotion, and public education activities to increase awareness of preventive health services and available community resources.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) activities, including chart reviews, peer reviews, protocol development, strategic planning, and implementation of new programs and services.
Participate in emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities, and complete all required certifications and annual training, including nurse protocol, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other mandatory education.
Perform other duties as assigned, including inventory management, report preparation, clinic support activities, and coordination of community outreach initiatives.