Part Time Contract RN Case Manager (HCS/ TxHmL program)
Arlington, Texas
Posted Aug 24
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Local Contract
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Case Management
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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.
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*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
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Requirements
- RN License
- Medication administration
- Managed care
- Patient service
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Nursing
- HIPAA
- Medical terminology
- Discharge planning
- Critical care experience
- Behavioral health
Place
- City
- Arlington, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,470/mo
- Local household income
- $75,171/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
- Address
- 1140 W Pioneer Pkwy Ste A, Arlington, TX 76013, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Arlington area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, giving nurses easy access to both major metros while enjoying its own节奏. Home to the Rangers and Cowboys, it blends big-game energy with suburban comfort. Parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a lower-pressure pace make it a practical home base for healthcare workers.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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