Reproductive Health Nurse Care Manager

Job Summary: Responsible for clinical oversight of IBCCP (Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer) patient caseload. Completes all clinical case management functions for PCC’s patients receiving breast and cervical cancer screening, and/or treatment; assisting with other reproductive care management duties as required. Supports Reproductive Health Coordinators.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete all required IBCCP forms for screening and diagnostic breast and cervical services, including retrieving clinical results into EHR when indicated.
• Consult regularly with Reproductive Health Coordinators on patient outreach and education; support clients directly when escalation is needed.
• Provide care management as indicated for all patients with abnormal reproductive health screens or positive diagnoses: provide outreach & education, clinical coordination & referrals, and report outcomes to oversight agencies. Delegate to RHCs only when appropriate.
• Follow-up with clients through clinic visits, phone calls and mail, as appropriate.
• Complete all forms and make contacts to enroll eligible IBCCP patients with cancer diagnoses or precancerous conditions into the Illinois Medicaid Program.
• Connect patients to care appropriate to their payer and clinical status.
• Participate in data entry and assist in quality assurance of information that is entered into Cornerstone system.
• Communicate with each client’s medical provider to obtain results of screening and diagnostic tests, as indicated by her medical status.
• Provide detailed information about IBCCP caseload to IBCCP Program Coordinator and Quality Assurance nurse.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and conference calls as required by IDPH and IBCCP.
• Attend regular departmental staff meetings and in-service training.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

Experience/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 – 3 years clinical experience preferably in women’s health nursing, care/case management and/or community/public health.
• 2 - 3 years EMR experience preferred.
• Constantly communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and strong commitment to accountability.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• Current and valid State of Illinois nurse’s license.
• Current and valid CPR card.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move around the clinic site 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer, computer printer, copy machine, and telephone.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain exertion of physical strength to move objects of 10 pounds from one level to another.
• Ability to move as needed to perform necessary nursing skills such as wound care, injections, and other procedures. Must be able to transport from one site to another.
• Must be able to cover other shifts as necessary.
  
  

Language Skills

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
  
  

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