Registered Nurse Case Manager | Springfield, IL

Hope•Springfield, IL

12d•$0 - $65,000

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides health services to Hope’s youth and collaborates with other youth service lines to support optimal care. The role communicates health updates to parents and guardians, manages medications and treatments in residential and school settings, and provides ongoing health-services training to residential and school staff. The RN Case Manager coordinates care for assigned youth, implements and monitors provider orders, and serves as a liaison among youth, staff, and providers. The position includes performing bi-annual physical assessments, scheduling and attending medical appointments when appropriate, auditing residential medication closets and documentation, and attending meetings related to assigned youth. The RN Case Manager also performs all duties in the Licensed Practical Nurse job description. The work is performed primarily in an indoor office, school nurse office, or residential home. It involves walking, direct care of youth, and driving; moderate noise may be present. Flexible and on-call hours are required. Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse in Illinois.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.
Ability to assess youth and refer them for a higher level of care when needed.
Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, including delivering staff education.
Ability to use software systems such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical decisions and handle difficult, stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers.
Accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience with a pediatric population.
Two or more years of experience with persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Organize, coordinate, and provide care coordination to youth within the assigned caseload.
Receive and implement provider orders and continuously monitor them.
Serve as a liaison between youth, staff, and providers.
Read and respond to communications regarding youth medical care.
Collaborate with providers and members of each youth’s team to support the best care trajectory.
Perform bi-annual physical assessments for assigned youth.
Schedule and attend youth medical appointments when appropriate.
Audit residential medication closets for function and safety, including verifying narcotic counts, reordering medications, organizing supplies, reviewing medication documentation, and re-educating staff as needed.
Attend meetings pertaining to assigned youth, including leadership, IEP, staffing, and clinical review meetings.
Perform all duties within the Licensed Practical Nurse job description.
Maintain professional relationships and boundaries with team members, youth, and families.
Identify and report potential safety hazards.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities regarding alleged abuse or neglect in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.