Registered Nurse Case Manager

Crusader Community Health•Rockford Township, IL

8d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager in the Living with HIV department is responsible for coordination of medical interventions through specialty clinics and community/residential site visits, and promotion of optimal health through monitoring and interventions. The RN Case Manager applies a holistic approach to the coordination of client services.

Requirements

Associates’ Degree required
Graduate of an approved school of Registered Professional Nursing
Current Illinois Registered Professional Nursing license
Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association
Ambulatory care, hospital, or public health required
Utilization of an electronic medical record required
Illinois Nurse Practice Act and Nursing Code of Ethics
Nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation process
The healthcare environment as it relates to the patient care delivery system
Research databases to remain current on best practices and updates in patient care
Available Crusader Community Health resources and community resources
Age-specific and Culturally sensitive care
Electronic Medical Record experience
Proficiency in computer software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Learning management system
PC, email, facsimile machine, computerized voice mail system, common office machines, video equipment, and multi-line telephone system

Nice To Haves

One year of registered nurse experience in direct patient care preferred
Familiarity with eClinical Works (eCW) preferred
i2i experience preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for demonstrating the qualities outlined in the “Customer Service Standards of Excellence” program when interacting with patients, their families and friends, and fellow employees.
Understands and complies with Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) requirements under the Ryan White Grant.
Describes program and clinic services to clients and completes care plans per standards of care.
Coordinates patients to receive care within the specialty clinic and other community agencies.
Performs nursing assessments.
Provides nursing care using appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking, while following organization protocols.
Collaborates with the provider to determine the best medical/nursing interventions.
Provides health education instructions to patients based on the nursing assessment and provider orders.
Develops a multidisciplinary plan of care.
Develops an understanding of the quality assurance and quality improvement components of patient care.
Dispenses over the counter medications following organizational policies.
Dispenses prescription medications following provider orders.
Provides an atmosphere of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality in clinical area.
Assesses clients need for other services and assists patients by making appropriate referrals.
Demonstrates knowledge of and interventions for complex psychosocial issues.
Maintains current information on community resources and linkages.
Keeps accurate records.
Participates in team staffing and meetings.
Acts as a medical/nursing resource for other team members.
Participates in educational trainings relevant to HIV care and the Ryan White Grant as deemed necessary by the Medical Unit Manager.
Other duties as assigned by Medical Unit Manager or designee.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Accident Coverage
Critical Illness Coverage
Company paid Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Personal Days
Accrued Paid Time Off hours (PTO)- 15 days in the first year
Access to CE Direct (to receive some of your continuing education credits required to maintain your licensure)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employer match after one year of service