Clinic Nurse Managers

Clinic Nurse ManagersJobs for Humanity is collaborating with Upwardly Global and with Unclassified to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: UnclassifiedJob DescriptionDepartment: Health & Community WellnessSalary Range: $59,539.28 - $62,968.73Location: Division of Environmental Health/Childhood Lead UnitSubmit Resume And Cover Letter to: Michael Wilson View email address on click.appcast.io Sandra Williams View email address on click.appcast.io DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTSNewark, the largest municipality in New Jersey with a population of approximately 282,000 residents, is seeking a Registered Nurse within the Division of Environmental Health. Under direction, the Registered Nurse will visit clients in their home environment to provide nurse case management services on a regular and emergency basis; depending of the child's Blood Lead Level. RN may be re-assigned to perform other related duties within the Department of Health, as the need may be.RN CASE MANAGEREXAMPLES OF WORK:A home visitPrepares Health AssessmentsPrepares a comprehensive Health Care PlanProvides Health Counseling and Teaching both verbal and written in the patient's primary language on the effects and prevention of lead poisoningDetermines whether or not the child has a regular/primary care pediatrician or a health care facility to provide primary medical care to the childFollows up in NJIIS to determine the child's immunization statusRefers child to the immunization clinic as needed. Monitors Blood Lead retesting and results and make referrals as the need may be. Arranges for lead screening, when indicated, of siblings and other children in the household aged six months to 72 months. Assess the need for emergency relocation funding and initiating collaboration with the appropriate agencies. Assists family in obtaining cleaning supplies. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of Electronic Health Record including "Welligent". Case closure and discharge when all elements of case management have been met.REQUIREMENTSLICENSE: Current and valid registration as a professional registered nurse in the State of New Jersey.LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ State and a vehicle which is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of the principles, standards, and methods of professional nursingKnowledge of immunization, and diagnosisKnowledge of medical and laboratory procedures tests and analysesAbility to analyze, comprehend and interpret the principles, procedures and practices of nursing specific to case managementAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others involved in the work of case managementAbility to give nursing care, provide first aid treatments and perform other professional nursing duties, and laboratory duties (venipuncture)Ability to observe and report symptoms and conditions of patientsAbility to prepare a comprehensive nurse case manager reportsINFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSEmployees are eligible for participation in various voluntary benefits programs and for city-sponsored medical insurance, dental insurance and a prescription drug plan; and are required to participate in the retirement program. This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. THE CITY OF NEWARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER