RN Care Manager

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

12d

About The Position

The RN Care Manager delivers integrated nursing and case management services for individuals with behavioral health, substance use, and medical needs. The role provides assessments, direct nursing care, care coordination, and health education while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community providers to support continuity of care, recovery, and improved health outcomes. This role is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is included in the screening panel, and a medical marijuana license does not exempt employees from testing or the consequences of a positive test under the organization’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
ADN-prepared nurses must have at least 36 months of professional nursing experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment.
Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.
Complete ODMHSAS Case Manager II Certification within 60 days of eligibility.
Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record to use an agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office and/or transport clients.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities, unexpected situations, and new challenges while remaining productive and effective.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and produce timely, accurate, and meaningful results.
Ability to work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams, contribute positively to group dynamics, and share knowledge and resources.
Ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions by assessing information, evaluating resources, considering multiple perspectives, and applying sound judgment.
Ability to review and verify information for accuracy, detect errors, and take steps to correct them.
Ability to initiate and prioritize work, remain self-motivated, manage time independently, and deliver client care effectively with minimal direct oversight.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
BSN-prepared nurses are preferred to have at least six months of professional nursing experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
Provide case management services.
Conduct and document nursing assessments.
Administer and monitor prescribed medications in accordance with provider orders.
Provide nursing education on behavioral health conditions, physical health comorbidities, medications, relapse prevention, and wellness activities within the RN scope of practice.
Coordinate nursing care and services with the treatment team to promote continuity of care and safe treatment transitions.
Provide nursing follow-up after hospital or emergency department utilization.
Monitor client engagement, service utilization, and adherence to treatment plans and clinical guidelines; identify changes in condition or risk and escalate per protocol.
Apply evidence-based and trauma-informed nursing principles.
Provide nursing crisis intervention.
Engage clients and, with appropriate consent, their families or designated supports in nursing education, care coordination, and reinforcement of provider-directed treatment plans.
Accompany clients to medical or behavioral health appointments as needed to provide nursing support, education, and advocacy within the RN role.
Assist clients in accessing community-based resources to support stabilization, recovery, and whole-person wellness.
Maintain documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, medication administration, client responses, and coordination activities in compliance with organizational policy, OBN standards, and applicable regulations.
Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, and outcome monitoring activities to support program effectiveness and compliance.