Registered Nurse Case Manager

About the role

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Makes rounds on the assigned home(s) to gather information from direct support professionals, nursing staff, and others. Observes and interacts with the individuals. Oversees the implementing nursing intervention(s), evaluates and analyzes the outcomes of the interventions. Uses nursing skill and judgment and established procedures to identify current and emerging issues. Documents and follows up on those issues in accordance with protocols.
• Provides hands-on nursing care as needed, including guidance for LVNs and direct care staff to implement health care plans.
• Participates in competency-based training and continuing education activities and meetings to maintain competence in nursing best practice. Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe working environment. Complies with state mandated continuing education to maintain licensure as a registered nurse. Follows information security protocols in order to maintain the accuracy and confidentiality of consumer records.
• Attends on campus medical appointments, treatment and/or clinics with the individual as assigned. When required to coordinate continuity of care, attends off campus medical specialist appointments.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews and other activities related to the development/enhancement/refinement of nursing policy and procedure in order to evaluate and improve the quality of nursing care provided on campus. Participates in other work groups and committees as assigned.
• Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year experience as a practicing registered nurse is required.
• Experience in assessment and documentation of health status is required.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Previous experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures; and of utilization review and control measures.
• Skill in the care and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID) rules, regulations, policy and procedures related to State Supported Living Center or ability to quickly gain that knowledge.
• Ability to appropriately interact with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, with their family members, and with staff members.
• Ability to provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; and to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment.
• Skills in the use of computer/software and an electronic health record system.
• Skill in time management and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff.
• Must maintain current CPR certification. Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., CPR.
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate them effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability and skills to perform comprehensive physical assessments and identify abnormal findings on evaluation and to recognize signs and symptoms of illness or injury.
• Ability to analyze, assimilate, and integrate information in order to make nursing judgments about conditions and the acuity of conditions, to develop plans of care, and to evaluate outcomes of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.