RN Case Manager

RN Case Manager

Requisition Number: 12521

Pay Range: $42.00 - $94.90 per hour

Location : CHA Windsor Street Care Center

Category : Registered Nurse

Department : Cambridge School Health

Job Type : Part Time

Union Name : MNA Cambridge

Work Schedule: Day

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 6hrs/day

Shift Details:Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3pm)

Hours/Week:24.00

Weekend Requirements:no

Holiday Requirements:no

On Call Requirements:no

Department Description

The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD), a recipient of the 2013 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize, works to protect and promote the health of everyone in the city, with a special focus on vulnerable populations. Administered by the Cambridge Health Alliance, the CPHD uses a Social Determinants of Health framework to address factors like economic stability, education, and racism that affect community well-being. Its key areas of focus include communicable disease prevention, environmental health, and emergency preparedness. The department is also responsible for creating and enforcing public health regulations within Cambridge.

The School Health Nursing program, a collaboration between the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) and Cambridge Public Schools, supports students in grades K-12 by promoting health and academic success. Staffed by registered nurses, vision and hearing specialists, health assistants, and dental program staff, they provide first aid, medication administration, health counseling, and education, while also ensuring state mandates are met. The program develops care plans for students with chronic illnesses, connects families to healthcare resources, advises school staff, and verifies immunizations. Full-time coverage is provided in all public schools, with healthcare oversight and clinical guidance extended to three nonpublic schools, city-managed preschools, and camps.

Job Summary:

Nurse Case Manager will address the needs of students with chronic health conditions so students with these conditions may attend school safely.

Nurse Case Manager will assist in initiating a "Bridge" re-entry program, with adjustment counselors and other school staff, for students returning to academics after extended absence for reasons such as post hospitalization, rehabilitation or recovery, or concussion, to successfully return to learning.

Nursing Case Manager will assist in implementing additional projects such as responding to state and local emergencies, pandemic response, changes in state mandates and requirements for school health services, etc.

Nurse Case Manager provides an annual community health needs assessment that addresses health inequities and the impact of institutional racism and socioeconomic disparities on students and their academic achievement.

Duties the Nursing Supervisor deems necessary and assists in any and all aspects of grant requirements.

Requirements:

Registered Nurse in good standing with the Board of Registration in Nursing

Current MA RN Licensure required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required

Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

Pediatric experience and/or Emergency/Public Health experience. Experience in Case Management preferred

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.