Case Manager - RN

Clinical Case Manager - RN

Pay Grade: L

Who We Are: We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What We Offer: As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Come join our team! As a Clinical Case Manager - RN at the Macon Bibb County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Job Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services. Responsible for coordinating care, monitoring treatment adherence, facilitating access to healthcare services, and ensuring timely follow-up for patients diagnosed with or at risk for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and women requiring breast and cervical cancer screening follow-up.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing case management for patients diagnosed with or suspected of tuberculosis (TB), including assessment, treatment monitoring, medication adherence, patient education, and successful completion of therapy.
• Coordinate and monitor follow-up care for patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and abnormal mammogram or Pap test results, including patient notification, referrals, treatment coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely completion of recommended care.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols, utilizing sound clinical judgment to assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients throughout the continuum of care.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, preventive health practices, available community resources, and healthy lifestyle choices to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatments, referrals, education, consultations, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record and required public health reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, public health reporting requirements, communicable disease protocols, and women's health program standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community organizations, and external partners to coordinate patient care, improve access to services, and support district public health initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach, health promotion, and public education activities to increase awareness of preventive health services and available community resources.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) activities, including chart reviews, peer reviews, protocol development, strategic planning, and implementation of new programs and services.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities, and complete all required certifications and annual training, including nurse protocol, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other mandatory education.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including inventory management, report preparation, clinic support activities, and coordination of community outreach initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) nursing protocols.

Additional Information: The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.