Registered Nurse Care Manager

Choice in Aging • Fairfield, CA

3h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Site Director/Supervising Care Manager, the Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) - Casual functions as a geriatric care manager for frail, low-income elders enrolled in the MSSP Medi-Cal Waiver program. The RNCM evaluates participants as whole persons and identifies functional and health limitations that impede independent living. The role recommends, provides, and coordinates social and health services to help MSSP participants maintain safe community living. As a member of the Choice in Aging (CiA) team, the RNCM provides health and social services to frail elders and adults with disabilities in support of CiA’s mission to create opportunities for people to learn, grow, and age independently with dignity in community.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role screens applicants using established criteria and forms, conducts initial health assessments and medical reassessments, completes initial MSSP contracts with participants, and identifies medical-related needs that place participants at risk of injury or placement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, public health, health education, health administration, gerontology, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with frail older adults, or one year of case management experience.
• Current valid license to practice nursing in California.
• Ability to communicate in English in written and verbal forms.
• Valid California driver’s license, clean DMV record, and automobile insurance.
• Skills to manage care for vulnerable, crisis-prone participants with diverse medical and social problems.
• Computer literacy, including working with an electronic data management system and Excel.
• Current first aid/CPR certification.
• Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment, defined as at least two weeks past the final dose of an authorized vaccine regimen.

Nice To Haves

• Public health certificate issued by the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Screen applicants to MSSP using established criteria and screening forms to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Conduct initial health assessments in participants’ homes or by phone.
• Reassess the medical portion of the annual reassessment in person or by phone.
• Review and complete initial MSSP contracts with participants, including applications and releases of information.
• Identify medical-related needs that place participants at risk for injury or placement.
• Recommend, provide, and coordinate social and health services to support safe community living.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level