RN- Case Manager - Atlanta, United States - United Cerebral Palsy of GA

Description

Job Description

$3000 Sign-On Bonus

Our Mission and Vision:

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

UCP of Georgia's vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.

Job Summary:

The RN Case Manager position coordinates medical services for a regional caseload of program participants by using nursing and case management processes. The goal is to ensure optimum quality and continuity of medical care. The individual in this position functions as a medical case manager for an assigned group of individuals, provides direct nursing service, provides staff training in medical services, oversees proxy caregiving processes, takes calls from staff members regarding emergent health issues, and acts as a regional pharmacy liaison.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a working knowledge of funding, licensing and accrediting body regulations and standards related to medical services, and the internal documents that meet these requirements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of UCP of Georgia policies and procedures related to medical services, and participates in regular policy/procedure development, review, and revision.
• Regularly reviews and provides necessary approvals for Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) documents.
• Monitors completion and results of Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) testing for program participants.
• Conducts nursing case management of a caseload of individuals who participate in UCPGA programs. Tasks include but are not limited to regular program participant observation, medication check-in, pharmacy communication, provision of medical care guidance, medical appointment attendance, ISP meeting participation, hospital admission/discharge team planning, program admission/discharge team planning, proxy caregiving oversight, documentation of services, and after hours on-call availability.
• Acts as a comprehensive care coordinator for program participants by assessing individual medical needs and facilitating communication among other team members and clinicians providing care.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs of program participants, including outcome information.
• Review results of laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures and regularly report findings and recommendations to team members and other clinicians and medical professionals.
• Provides direct nursing services as needed and assigned for individuals served by UCPGA in conjunction with other agency nurses.
• Rotates weekend on-call duties with other agency nurses.
• Participates in regular case staffing, program reviews, and other meetings as necessary and assigned.
• Provides training for new employee orientation and other monthly training sessions related to medical services as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with individuals, families, co-workers, and community members.
• Maintain objectivity in position to set appropriate limits, while working with individuals and team members.
• Maintain respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and individual differences.
• Travel to various program sites and external locations for meetings and other events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Functional ability to assess medical conditions and needs in order to develop personalized care plans.
• Strong communication skills to educate lay persons on medical conditions and following plans of care.
• Ability to build shared understanding of – and shared commitment to – common goals.
• Ability to function as a strong team member by demonstrating core characteristics of openness, trust, support, and respect.
• Ability to monitor/assess performance of self and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Knowledge of basic computer concepts and usage of computer systems and software (Windows OS, Microsoft Office, email, etc.).
• Ability to see the big picture of a system in its entirety, without diminishing the importance of details.
• Ability to maintain an attitude of flexibility in an environment of ongoing change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

RN License, CPR and First Aid Certification, Valid Georgia Driver's License

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. A minimum of an Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing from an accredited program is required in conjunction with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum 2 years experience of clinical nursing practice. Minimum 1 year experience in the field of developmental disabilities.