Registered Nurse Care Manager - Casual

Choice-in-Aging-2; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 60,614; Part time

Job summary

Choice in Aging seeks a Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) to evaluate and coordinate health and social services for frail, low-income elders in the MSSP Medi-Cal Waiver. The RNCM conducts home-based assessments and links clients to services to maintain safe community living.

The RNCM collaborates with the MSSP Site Director/Supervising Care Manager and CiA team, requiring strong English communication, CA RN license, and proficiency with data systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; CA RN license preferred.
• 1–2 years clinical nursing experience with frail older adults ideal.
• CA RN license valid; CA public health cert is a plus.
• English communication (written and spoken) essential; CPR/First Aid certified.
• Proficient with electronic data systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Screen MSSP applicants using established criteria for level of care.
• Conduct initial health assessment in home or by phone.
• Reassess medical portion of yearly MSSP reassessment.
• Review and complete MSSP contracts with participants.
• Identify medical and social needs to prevent injury or placement.

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Home visits

English communication

Electronic data management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

California RN license

Public health certificate (CA)

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