Nurse Care Manager (69852)

VARIETY CARE INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VARIETY CARE INC in Oklahoma City is hiring a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to coordinate the integrated care of consumers with multiple co-morbidities, including mental illness and addiction disorders.

You will assess conditions, develop care plans, and advocate for patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a current nursing license and participation in required ODMHSAS trainings; prior mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires current RN or LPN license and active practice.
• Must participate in ODMHSAS training related to behavioral health.
• Prefer at least 1 year of mental health or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess consumer conditions and needs to develop and supervise personalized care plans.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment to gather physical and behavioral health information.
• Advocate for consumers and families, linking to care team and community resources.
• Use motivational interviewing to empower consumers toward better health and wellness.
• Assist consumers in recognizing strengths and pursuing goals.
• Provide linkage to services such as smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, and chronic disease management.
• Develop coordinated care plans addressing physical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
• Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to review assessments, update plans, and determine follow-ups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Advocacy

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid

Education

RN or LPN license

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Word

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: General Pershing Headquarter (NC) - Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

DEFINITION: Identify, screen, plan, track, and coordinate the integrated care of consumers with multiple co-morbidities including serious mental illness and addiction disorders.

SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by the program supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with consumers to assess their conditions and needs in order to develop and supervise personalized care plans.
• Provides comprehensive nursing assessment to gather all pertinent physical and behavioral health information.
• Advocates for consumers and their families linking them to other members of the care team to help them gain knowledge of their disease process and to identify community resources for continued growth toward the maximum level of independence.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to empower consumers with improving their overall health and wellness.
• Assists consumers in recognizing and utilizing their own strengths, skills, and abilities in reaching their goals.
• Provides linkage and advocacy for services and information such as smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and chronic disease management.
• Actively participates in the development of a coordinated and comprehensive plan of care addressing the physical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of each consumer.
• Leads interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to review clinical assessments, update care plans and determine follow-up frequency with the team.
• Must be knowledgeable of community resources and maintain positive working relationships with primary care providers and social service agencies. Must also work closely with community partners to obtain resources and collaborate on needs.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to documentation deadlines and productivity expectations.
• Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described in work performed.
• Maintains consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences.

Qualifications

• Candidate/employee must possess and maintain a current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must participate in all required ODMHSAS training related to their discipline, including understanding scope of practice as it relates to behavioral health within a certified community behavioral health agency.
• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience in a mental health related field or experience working in a healthcare setting.

This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking patients. Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.

Must have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver’s license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage.

Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete all NorthCare Training within 30 days of employment. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.

Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her job responsibilities.