Registered Nurse

Description

Comprehensive Health Care

Position Description: RN Care Manager

Department: Clinic

Supervisor: Clinical Services Supervisor

Approved By: CEO and Clinical Services Supervisor

Approved Date: 3/15/2023

FTE: 1.0

Summary

Provide general nursing care to patients during and between clinic visits by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coordination of care of patients between clinic visits.
 

Triage patients who phone in or walk in with problems.
 

Work in clinic on dates assigned.

Chaperone male providers during intimate examinations of female patients. 

Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.

Authorize refills of medications according to clinic protocols.
 

Document in EHR database.
 

Facilitate Patient Assistance Program applications for medications as needed.
 

Participate in Continuous Quality Management program. 

Communicate with Case Managers to ensure all patient needs are met, including with regards to medications, plan of care, providers’ orders.

This position may require the employee to transport patient information in their personal or company vehicle. This information must be secured during transport.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Need to Know Access

The RN Care Manager will have access to the shared network, the CAREWare database for clinical data review and the EHR portal for data entry and medication ordering. She/he will also have access to the patient/client insurance screening portal.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills; keep abreast of current developments; require minimal supervision; display understanding of how job relates to others; use resources effectively.

Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives; support everyone's efforts to succeed.

Qualifications
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;1 (one) year related experience.

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze and interpret medical documents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent documentation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Current active, unencumbered Florida RN license.

Physical Demands
 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle charts and papers and to type. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.