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 DESCRIPTION(s):

 

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.