Registered Nurse Case Manager - Treatment Center

Description

Position Function:

The Registered Nurse Case Manager participates in treatment planning for clients with acute medical needs, schedules and coordinates medical appointments, reviews medical documentation, oversees medication ordering, refills, storage, and administration processes, communicates with the team about medical needs of each client, and conducts routine audits for all medication documentation. This position is required to develop and implement processes and procedures in areas where established systems may not yet be in place. Ensures that all clients are being treated with the Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Children and Youth in Foster Care. The Registered Nurse Case Manager observes clients and assists in identifying and managing any side effects experienced due to medication.

The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides medical education for the agency to ensure medications and treatments for youth are conducted in accordance with approved techniques, licensing standards and physician instructions. The Registered Nurse Case Manager ensures that all medical records, logs, and medical appointment documentation are accurate and in the client file. The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides medically related functions necessary for the agency to fulfill the requirements of government regulations related to health and medication management.

Education Requirements:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas; nursing education must meet applicable RN licensure requirements

Experience Requirements:

At least one year of pediatric or psychiatric nursing experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Comfortable with establishing and developing policies and procedures.

Key Expectations/Responsibilities:

• Assess resident medical needs and coordinate appropriate treatment, follow-up care, and physician communication
• Schedule medical appointments for clients and work with team to ensure there is a plan to transport the client
• Attend psychiatric and specialty medical appointments with clients
• Oversee medication ordering, refills, storage, and administration processes to ensure that clients receive medication as ordered
• Administer medications as needed
• Review intake files of all potential clients with documented acute and/or long-term medical needs
• Work collaboratively with Program clinical team, Program operational team, and agency compliance team to meet the individual medical needs of clients and uphold all agency and DFPS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Participate in treatment team meetings as a part of the treatment team for clients with acute, chronic, or specialized medical needs or medical diagnosis that require regular maintenance
• Provide training to staff on how to meet the medical needs of clients
• Interpret physician’s instructions to direct care staff and ensure that each treatment is administered as ordered
• Provide training and support to clients to support their knowledge of any medical diagnosis and understanding of their medication
• Conduct weekly audits of medication documentation, medical records, logs, and storage practices
• Utilizes agency documentation systems to maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Consult with staff regarding nutrition, dietary concerns, and wellness-related issues
• Participate in 24-hour on call rotations to address medical concerns

Working Conditions:

Exposure to Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, illness, and injury. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the workday. Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and utilize approved crisis intervention techniques when necessary.

Exposure to Confidential Information:

Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all agency policies, HIPAA requirements, and applicable privacy regulations.

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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position

Requirements

Education Requirements:

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing and currently licensed by State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.

Experience Requirements:

At least one year of pediatric or psychiatric nursing experience.