Registered Nurse Care Manager - Casual

Choice in Aging; California (MO); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice in Aging seeks a Registered Nurse Care Manager to support frail low-income elders enrolled in the MSSP Medi-Cal Waiver. Under supervision, the RNCM evaluates clients holistically and coordinates social and health services to enable safe community living.

The role joins CiA's team to provide health and social services, helping participants age with dignity. Requirements include a BSN, California license, English communication, and driving privileges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably with frail older adults or 1 year of case management.
• Valid California nursing license; public health certificate a plus.
• Must communicate in English, have a CA driver’s license and clean DMV record.
• Ability to manage care for vulnerable, diverse participants; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen MSSP applicants using established criteria to determine care level.
• Conduct initial health assessments in home or by phone.
• Reassess medical portions of yearly evaluations in person or by phone.
• Review and complete MSSP contracts with participants.
• Identify medical needs that risk safety or placement.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

English language proficiency

First aid / CPR

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Excel

Electronic data management system

Job description

Under the supervision of the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Site Director/Supervising Care Manager, the Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) functions as a geriatric care manager for frail low-income elders enrolled in the MSSP Medi-Cal Waiver program. The RNCM evaluates the potential client as a total person and identifies the functional and health limitations that impede independent living. They recommend, provide, and coordinate a wide range of social and health services to assist MSSP participants in maintaining safe community living. The MSSP Registered Nurse Care Manager works as a member of the Choice in Aging (CiA) team, providing health and social services to frail elders and adults with disabilities to meet CiA's mission to create opportunities where people can learn, grow, and age independently with dignity in community.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Screen applicants to MSSP using established criteria and screening forms to determine level of care appropriate for MSSP.
• Conduct Initial Health Assessment - in participant's home or via phone.
• Reassess the medical portion of the yearly reassessment in person or via phone.
• Reviews and completes initial MSSP contracts with participants (Application, Release of Information).
• Identify any/all medical-related need placing the participant at risk for injury or placement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (public health, health education, health administration, gerontology, or equivalent).
• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with frail older adults or one year of case management experience.
• Hold a valid current license to practice nursing in the State of California, a public health certificate issued by the State of California is a plus.
• RNCM must have the ability to communicate in English in both written and verbal forms.
• Must have valid California Driver's license, clean DMV record, and automobile insurance.
• The RNCM must possess skills to manage care for vulnerable crisis-prone participants with diverse medical and social problems.
• Strong computer literacy to work in an electronic data management system and Excel.
• Current first aid/CPR certification required.
• Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

Please Note

Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Choice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Casual, as needed

Hourly Rate: $40 - $44 per hour