RN Case Manager

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism. We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care. Interested in joining a National and State award-winning team? Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse Case Manager eager to join our team and apply professional case management principles in a patient-centered medical home setting. Ideal candidates will be energetic, highly motivated, flexible team players, and able to readily adapt to a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for reporting and notifying patients of pap smear results and facilitating the transfer of obstetric care.

Requirements

Must align with OKCIC vision, mission, and core values.
Associates in Nursing Required
Must possess a current Oklahoma Nursing License in good standing with the OK State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR is required (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Basic knowledge of managing women's health and pediatric patients is preferred.
Knowledge of the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Responsibilities

Follows the Nursing and Case Management process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and interaction through the referral process.
Coordinates and manages communication with patients, family, and health care team to access health care services not available at OKCIC by utilizing referral resources (i.e., Indian Health Services, Medicare, Medicaid, and other community resources).
Ensures that services support quality patient communication, education, financial, and tribal components.
Records in EHR and RPMS are accurate and timely.
Responsible for processing referrals accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicates with the primary care provider/health care team member regarding patient referrals to assess the referral's outcome and determine further treatment for the patient.
Provides patient education regarding the purpose of the treatment/referral and the intended outcomes.
Documents patient progress through the continuum of care.
Provides nursing support for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Assesses patient needs to coordinate and manage patient care within the clinic, including triage and scheduling patients’ appointments.
Assesses patients, obtains a physical assessment and medical history, and assesses patient needs, communicating them to primary care providers to coordinate care.
Responsible for the overall management of team approach nursing and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care.
Performs specialized skills as per clinic policies and procedures.
Participates in assigned duties as designated by the VP of Nursing to include, but not limited to, participation on designated committees, inspection of equipment, and refrigerator logs.
Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, in-services, and workshops.