Registered Nurse/Case Manager

Registered Nurse Case ManagerThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for supervising, evaluating, and directing the care and supervision of the bio-psycho-social needs of residents in the licensed Residential Care Facility for the Chronically Ill.Essential FunctionsEvaluate each new Qualified resident and complete a baseline physical, psychosocial, and home care needs assessment.Provide input on the coordination and/or the provisions of the services specified in the Individual Service Plan.Obtain a completed medical assessment form and other required information from the resident's physician.Obtain medical orders and facilitate home health and hospice referrals to outside agencies as indicated.Provide medically related counseling to residents regarding AIDS and HIV disease, current treatment, available resources and probable outcomes.Act as a resource to staff for medical problem solving.Document all contact with residents and team members concerning individuals in the resident's files.Administer medications upon a physician's order; evaluate requests for PRN medications, fill medication cassettes and dispose of controlled substance medications according to the law.Educate residents on life skills pertaining to both medical and emotional stabilizationAttend a monthly team meeting to review each resident's progress. Update each resident's Service Plan accordingly.Perform wellness checks with all residents during shiftReview files for accuracyProvide case management for internal and external referrals.Other duties as assigned.Program ResponsibilitiesProvide in-service education to staff regarding the medical care and medical supervision of persons with HIV/AIDS and on universal precautions.Participate and implement improvements through quality management process.Work with administration to ensure conditions of licensing and contract requirements are successfully implemented.Monitor provision of care by Certified Nursing Assistants.Monitor implementation of service plans by Residential Care team.Assist in coordinating HIPAA compliance activities.Communicate and coordinate needs of residential care program to the leadership team.Case Watch Training, HMIS trainingAble to work as needed at other programs under Alegria or as neededReferences:RCFCI Regulations (1996)87801 (r) Nurse Care Manager87822 (c) (1) Plan of Operation - Counseling87896 (a) (1) Resident Individual Services Plan/Team87896 (e) Resident Services Plan - Documentation87914 Medications87920.1 (c) Disposal of Controlled Drugs87921 (a) (2) PRN Medications87924 (b) (1) (a) (3) (a) Do Not Resuscitate OrdersWorking ConditionsAbility to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Minimum QualificationsCurrent California license as a Registered NurseBachelor's degree Preferred5 Years of Experience PreferredMust pass thorough live scan - criminal background checkBilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesMust be culturally sensitive and non-judgmentalKnowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and/or HIV/AIDSBasic knowledge of the care needs of HIV individualsAbility to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental mannerExcellent verbal and written communication skills required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.CPR/First Aid CertificationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.