Clinical Case Manager - RN

Job Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive case management services. Responsible for coordinating care, monitoring treatment adherence, facilitating access to healthcare services, and ensuring timely follow-up for patients diagnosed with or at risk for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and women requiring breast and cervical cancer screening follow-up.

• Provide comprehensive nursing case management for patients diagnosed with or suspected of tuberculosis (TB), including assessment, treatment monitoring, medication adherence, patient education, and successful completion of therapy.
• Career Development
• Coordinate and monitor follow-up care for patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and abnormal mammogram or Pap test results, including patient notification, referrals, treatment coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely completion of recommended care.
• Perform direct patient care in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols, utilizing sound clinical judgment to assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients throughout the continuum of care.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatments, referrals, education, consultations, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record and required public health reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, public health reporting requirements, communicable disease protocols, and women's health program standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community organizations, and external partners to coordinate patient care, improve access to services, and support district public health initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach, health promotion, and public education activities to increase awareness of preventive health services and available community resources.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) activities, including chart reviews, peer reviews, protocol development, strategic planning, and implementation of new programs and services.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities, and complete all required certifications and annual training, including nurse protocol, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other mandatory education.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) nursing protocols.

Benefits

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you