What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager position at unm?
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a project with UNM’s Department of Pediatrics, and has been serving people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) for over 30 years. CoC’s mission is to improve and sustain the quality of health and healthcare for all people with I/DD in New Mexico.
CoC is proud to have a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who are committed to carrying out its mission. Now, we are seeking a skillful registered nurse to join the CoC team to fill the position of RN Case Manager. Experience serving people with I/DD or related chronic conditions is a plus, but not necessary, since CoC takes great care of offering continuous training, mentorship and support in this area. The RN Case manager will be in good hands.
Although the RN Case Manager is part of a clinical team, the ideal candidate must also have the proficiency in working independently to coordinate a variety of established specialty clinics. This position is not solo as they will work in tandem with the other RN Case Manager, so that together, all nursing duties will be covered.
Not to mention that there are several benefits and amenities that comes with working at CoC & UNM which we will gladly outline to the successful candidate who is chosen for this vital position.
Job duties will include but not limited to:
- Coordination of Specialty Clinics (i.e. CP Clinic, Neurology Clinic, etc.).
- Assesses, provides, plans and evaluates care for patients in a wide variety of settings.
- Triages phone calls and acts as liaison between physician, families, and patients.
- Assists in problem solving with nursing staff from various community programs working with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities on complex issues.
- Arranges for specialized diagnostic testing such as EEG, Video EEG, MEG, MRI, etc.
- Education of interdisciplinary members including nurses, physicians, families and patients regarding healthcare issues. Works in conjunction with physician to educate patients, families, schools and nurses on the CP, CP Ortho and Neurology clinics.
- Manages and coordinates insurance issues related to the specialty clinics.
- Cross-trains with nursing staff to cover all nursing responsibilities in Continuum of Care.
- Design and present trainings on various developmental disability issues.
- Knowledge of the I/DD Waiver programs available in the State of New Mexico.