Nurse III - Registered Nurse Case Manager

Nurse III - Registered Nurse Case ManagerJoin the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.The RN Case Manager performs highly complex professional nursing work for individuals at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, including individuals with highly specialized medical and behavioral health needs. Provides, evaluates, and coordinates nursing care across assigned caseload. Conducts rounds in homes and infirmary areas to assess health status, review clinical information, identify trends or emerging concerns, and determine compliance with treatment plans, policies, procedures, nursing standards, and quality-of-care expectations. Completes comprehensive assessments, develops and evaluates nursing interventions and care plans, monitors and reviews case management plans and health indicators, and initiates follow-up for changes in condition, abnormal findings, medication or treatment concerns, and other clinical needs. Coordinates care with the IDT, LARs, direct care staff, nursing staff, and health care providers to support continuity of care, treatment decisions, and person-centered services. Supports admissions, transfers, medical appointments, specialized clinics, training, quality assurance reviews, policy and procedure improvement, and specialized nursing activities. Provides leadership, training, coaching, and technical assistance to nursing and direct care staff. Provides hands-on nursing care and performs highly complex and technical nursing tasks as needed. Performs related work as assigned. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.