Nurse Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Principle Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and monitors the overall healthcare of the foster child and coordinates and provides care promptly by child developmental milestones and as needed
• Establishes effective working relationships with birth parents, foster parents, casework staff, schools, community providers and all members of the child's care team to ensure the safety and overall optimal healthcare of children in foster care
• Schedules required medical appointments and specialty appointments within requested and mandated timeframes, conducts assessments, including but not limited to developmental, HIV risk assessments, intake assessments, general first aid and triage activities
• Counsels and educates foster parents regarding chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma
• Provides routine management, training, teaching and health education including reproductive health education for children and youth
• Participates in all on-site well-child clinics on scheduled days including documentation of vital signs, foster parent and child/youth education and assisting agency pediatrician
• Timely follow up after medical appointments including obtaining medical reports and follow up within 24 hours for urgent/emergency care or hospitalization
• Maintains proper medical documentation including but not limited to timely and accurate medical progress notes
• Ensures all emails and phone calls are answered by EOB
• Fulfills all requirements provided by regulatory bodies such as ACS and OCFS
• Assists with maintaining medical supplies and equipment
• Practices proper infection control
• Proficient with technology including but not limited to Microsoft software
• Assists with maintaining medical supplies and equipment

Special Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare system
• Bilingual capability - English/Spanish, a plus.
• Knowledge and expertise of the foster care healthcare requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to successfully multi-task and effective communication skills
• Attentive to detail, compassionate, team-player, adaptable, proactive, and motivated personality
• Experience working with MCO’s
• Familiarity with Netsmart/myEvolve a plus

Minimum Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted nursing license
• Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN), who is also a registered nurse, registered nurse (RN), RN or licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• Certification by the American Red Cross (or an equivalent) in BLS with First Aid or the ability to obtain before hire
• Two years of work experience, resumes will also be reviewed for related work experience if there is a shorter timeframe of work experience