Part Time Contract RN Case Manager (HCS/ TxHmL program)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

*Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the state Nursing Act specific to Texas, while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.

*Be available, on-call , for nursing consultation and/or treatment of minor illnesses or injuries and render nursing assistance in medical emergencies.

*Participate in the pre-admission evaluation, program design and placement of each resident admitted to this program.

*Prepare, Medication History at admission and perform periodic re-evaluation, monthly medication administration review and quarterly systems review.

*May participate as a member of the Service Delivery Team providing general health counseling, family planning, general sex education and personal hygiene at the appropriate developmental level of each individual resident.

*Provide appropriate in-service training for program staff, families and day program staff in basic health care, medication administration, universal precautions, hygiene skills and any other health care needs as needed.

*Coordinate medical appointments as needed.

*Direct supervision of employees as related to the medication administration and medical care of the residents.

*Assess, plan, and follow up on medical issues noted with clients to include location of needed medical resources in the community, as appropriate.

Complete the following specific on-going tasks

*Review and document in the staff log book for health concerns and complaints.

*Make appropriate entries in nursing notes relating to individual resident care. Monitoring patient progress and identifies any changes in status, acting on those changes to insure patient comfort and safety.

*Review medication administration instructions on Medication Administration/Observation Record for correct transcription and review monthly medication cycle fills.

*Review Medication Delegation/Administration/Observation Record monthly and file in resident files.

*Complete home visits as needed to monitor general health status of residents.

*Review resident weight gain/loss monthly, including arrangements with dieticians and monitoring compliance with diet as needed.

*Complete annual nursing assessments annually and as needed.

*Communicate with Program Director regarding each resident's medical needs including routine medical needs and emergency treatments.

*When working in the HCS programs, will adhere to the programs' evidentiary principles.

*Is punctual and dependable

Qualifications

• RN License

• Medication administration

• Managed care

• Patient service

• Patient care

• Patient assessment

• Nursing

• HIPAA

• Medical terminology

• Discharge planning

• Critical care experience

• Behavioral health

Job Type: Contract Pay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/

Certification

• RN License (Required)

Willingness to travel

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road