EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Updated:
May 18, 2009
Community Care is seeking individuals who are excited to join a friendly, team-oriented,
dynamic organization. Community Care is a non-profit provider of care
management and referral services in Lake and Mendocino Counties. We offer part
and full-time positions, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. For more
information please call (707) 468-9347 or email CommunityCare@pacific.net. Community Care is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: You may submit an
Application for Employment electronically by downloading our Microsoft Word version and emailing it
with your resume to CommunityCare@pacific.net. You may also mail us your application by
printing and completing our Adobe PDF
version and sending it with your resume to Community Care, 301 South State
Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. You may also
pick up or drop off applications at any of our three locations.
CURRENT OPENING(s):
RN
Care Manager for community-based, non-profit Multipurpose Senior Services
Program (MSSP) helping frail elders avoid nursing home placement. PHN or BSN
preferred.
Minimum
three (3) years of general nursing experience with experience in public health
nursing or related field. Experience in assessment and/or the care of the
elderly is also required.
The
Nurse Care Manager is responsible for the health evaluation of the client and
development and delivery of health related services to promote independent
living. The Nurse Care Manager will work closely
with a Care Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and monitor care.
The HP must also maintain open communication and cooperative working
relationships with other case management team members.
JOB TITLE: Nurse Care Manager
DEPARTMENT: MSSP
Program, Clearlake
REPORTS TO: Supervising Care Manager
HOURS: 24 hours per
week (60% time)
SALARY: $1809.75 – 1995.25/mo,
full benefits
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: B.S.N., or P.H.N. certificate and
current California License. R.N. may apply for a waiver with the state.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of general
nursing experience with experience in public health nursing or related field.
Experience in assessment and/or the care of the elderly is also required.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
MSSP is a client centered multidisciplinary program whose
mission is to prevent or delay the long term institutionalization of frail
Medi-Cal eligible elders who are at risk of placement. MSSP uses a team
approach to case management. The Nurse Care Manager is responsible for the
health evaluation of the client and development and delivery of health related
services to promote independent living. The Nurse Care Manager will work
closely with a Case Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and
monitor care. The HP must also maintain open communication and cooperative
working relationships with other case management team members. The HP is a
liaison between MSSP and all members of the medical communities in Lake and
Mendocino County.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Ability to relate to the frail elderly in a caring and non-judgmental
manner and to relate to professionals and caregivers.
2. Sensitivity and awareness of client’s rights, wishes and needs.
3. An in-depth understanding of the effects of drugs on elderly, as well
as a basic grasp of Gerontological assessment skills.
4. Ability to interview and perform comprehensive assessments of client health
conditions, health habits, cognition, environment and needs.
5. Ability to understand the psychological/medical needs of the elderly in
order to formulate, with Case Management Team, an integrated, creative and
cost-effective Care Plan.
6. Ability to relate to, and communicate effectively with, physicians,
discharge planner, home health providers and representatives of the helping
bureaucracies.
7. Ability to evaluate and interpret client’s health needs to staff,
physicians and other service providers.
8.
Ability
to network, develop and maintain positive working relationships with community
agencies, service providers, and the health care team.
9.
Ability
to exercise sound judgment in problem solving.
10. Ability to organize time and set
priorities.
11. Ability to communicate difficult ideas
clearly in oral and written form.
12. Possess basic computer skills.
13. Ability to work in a cooperative and
harmonious manner as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
14. Ability to assess homes for safety and
handicap modifications.
DUTIES:
The Nurse Care Manager will:
1.
Administer
the Health Assessment and prepare a narrative Assessment Summary.
2.
Carry
out certification and recertification of SNF and ICF level of care.
3.
Evaluate
each client from a health status point of view.
4.
Interpret
the history, physical, lab results, medications regime, and other medical
information to the case management staff.
5.
Assist
the case management team in developing the Care Plan for each new and
reassessed client, with special emphasis on client health needs.
6.
Prepare
service notes on each significant client contact.
1.
Assist
case manager in coordinating appropriate community services.
2.
Assess
client’s vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.
3.
Provide
liaison between client physicians and MSSP in order to insure a coordinated
approach to care.
4.
Oversee
the service delivery for each client from a health standpoint, refer for needed
health services, advocate for client health care needs and ensure that those
health care needs are met.
5.
Work
cooperatively with physicians, discharge planners and nursing home staff to
evaluate a discharge.
6.
Become
familiar with the medical resources of the community.
7.
Educate
the health care community about MSSP, update the community as needed.
8.
Attend
out of area trainings, conferences, etc as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All Nurse Care Managers must:
·
Have and maintain a valid California
Driver's License, and reliable transportation.
·
Carry at least $15,000/$30,000 of
bodily injury insurance on their automobile used for work.
·
Be able to transport supplies and
equipment to client homes, including lifting up to 25 pounds.
·
Be able to work in stressful
situations, including crisis situations.
·
Be able to respond to occasional job
demands which extend beyond the usual work day.
·
Be able to work with individuals with
communicable diseases.
·
Maintain the boundaries of a
professional relationship with clients.
From time to time, employees are asked
to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. Regular
attendance is required.