Pediatric Care Nurse Case Manager

By the Bay Health•San Francisco, CA

12d•$59 - $74

About The Position

By The Bay Health is a non-profit established in 1975 that provides Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care, and Pediatric Care. Its team-based approach addresses practical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care to maximize quality of life for patients, caregivers, and families. The Pediatric Nurse Case Manager provides skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of pediatric patients and families, in compliance with organization policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. This per diem position is scheduled one day per week, with flexible days, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location is San Francisco, with additional coverage in Contra Costa Counties as needed. By The Bay Health follows CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Requirements

One year of experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One year of pediatric nursing experience.
Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
ELNEC Pediatric training is required within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care, home health, and/or hospice setting is preferred.
Public Health Nursing certification is highly desirable.
HPNA certification is preferred.
ELNEC Pediatric training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for pediatric patients and families using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate needs, goals, and interventions.
Apply applicable admission and recertification criteria for hospice care or hospice waiver care to establish appropriate levels of care and children's eligibility.
Initiate communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, facility staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and resource use for patients and families.
Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and family care needs and responses to interventions.