Nurse III - RN Case Manager

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • San Antonio, TX

97d • $7,532 - $8,886

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. 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.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the health status of all individuals assigned to the RN Case Manager.
• Conducts rounds on the assigned home(s) to gather information from direct support professionals, nursing staff, and others.
• Oversees the implementing nursing intervention(s), evaluates and analyzes the outcomes of the interventions.
• Documents and follows up on issues in accordance with protocols.
• Provides hands-on nursing care as needed, including guidance for LVNs and direct care staff to implement health care plans.
• Actively participates as a member of the individual’s interdisciplinary team (IDT) as the nursing expert.
• Participates in proactive problem solving related to care of persons served and nursing processes and issues.
• Educates others about the individual’s health care plan and status.
• Performs physical assessments on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed.
• Completes required documentation in accordance with schedule and established guidelines.
• Reviews physician’s orders and Medication Administration Records (MAR) to ascertain that medications/treatments are administered as ordered.
• Attends on campus medical appointments, treatment and/or clinics with the individual as assigned.
• Participates in competency-based training and continuing education activities.
• Establishes and maintains professional work relationships with persons served, co-workers, supervisors, ancillary staff and visitors.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews and other activities related to nursing policy and procedure.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree