RN Case Manager - KidsFirst/MCH

RiverStone Health • Billings, MT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

RiverStone Health, serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, is an essential provider of personal and public health services. The Family Health Services (FHS) division offers programs for pregnant individuals, families with infants, preschool-age children, and children up to 18 with special healthcare needs. This grant-funded program, subject to annual renewal, combines the KidsFirst and Maternal Child Health Registered Nurse Case Manager roles to serve pregnant individuals, children, and families across Yellowstone County. The KidsFirst Program aims to provide coordinated care for children in foster care, working with systems such as foster care, physical and behavioral healthcare, and families. The Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program offers comprehensive nursing services to pregnant women and/or children up to age 18, providing education, referrals, and resources according to department guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing
• 3-5 years’ experience in patient care
• Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana
• Valid State of Montana Driver’s License and vehicle insurance
• BLS Certificate
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practice.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices, preventive measures, and knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to clients served.
• Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive client health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently to meet needs of clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
• Ability to travel and use own personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds on regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Maternal or child health experience
• Experience working with underserved populations

Responsibilities

• Welcome client/family, establish rapport and answer questions regarding treatments, immunizations, beneficial health practices, disease prevention, or care plans.
• Provide case management and health education services to clients and their families in the community, their homes, personal care homes, or specialized programs.
• Make initial client evaluation visits and assessments, including taking client medical histories.
• Perform regular follow-up assessments of clients’ status and adjust treatments as necessary.
• Maintain documentation such as clinical and progress notes, vaccine records, and treatment plans.
• Inform the primary medical provider of any changes in clients’ condition or needs and coordinate treatment modifications with other personnel.
• Assess and determine the physical, social, and environmental needs of clients and develop a plan of treatment with other team members.
• Provide skilled comprehensive nursing assessment and facilitate health care plans, access to immunizations, and treatments for clients.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interagency operations and activities.
• Participate in program quality improvement projects.
• Keep immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for improvement.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on principles, practices, and new developments.
• Use skilled nursing services to meet requirements of Public Health activities as needed.
• Conduct unaccompanied home visits at client/family residences, foster homes, or other public settings.
• Provide on-going emotional support and act as an advocate for clients with other community support services and organizations.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and maintain other appropriate records.
• Coordinate the agency’s services with those of other community agencies and make appropriate referrals.
• Act as liaison between client and other agencies when client is referred elsewhere.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s mission and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree