Mission Statement
The 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.
Position Summary
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.
Rate Of Pay
$48.00/hr. - $50.00/hr.
Essential Functions
RN Responsibilities
Evaluate each new infected 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 stabilization. Attend a monthly team meeting to review each resident’s progress. Update each resident’s Service Plan accordingly. Perform wellness checks with all residents during shift. Review files for accuracy. Provide case management for internal and external referrals. Other duties as assigned.Program Responsibilities
Provide 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 training Able to work at La Fayette as needed.References: RCFCI Regulations (1996)
87801 (r) Nurse Care Manager
87822 (c) (1) Plan of Operation - Counseling
87896 (a) (1) Resident Individual Services Plan/Team
87896 (e) Resident Services Plan - Documentation
87914 Medications
87920.1 (c) Disposal of Controlled Drugs
87921 (a) (2) PRN Medications
87924 (b) (1) (a) (3) (a) Do Not Resuscitate Orders
Working Conditions
Ability 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.
This position requires employee to be vaccinated from Covid-19.
Minimum Qualifications
Current California license as a Registered Nurse Bachelor’s degree Preferred. 5 Years of Experience Preferred Must pass thorough live scan - criminal background check. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Must be culturally sensitive and non-judgmental. Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS Basic knowledge of the care needs of HIV individuals Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification