Under the supervision of the MSSP Site Director/ Supervising Care Manager, the Nurse Care Manager (NCM) functions as geriatric care manager for frail low-income elders enrolled in the MSSP Medi-Cal Waiver program. The NCM evaluates the potential client as a total person and identifies the functional and health limitations that impede independent living. They recommend, provide, and coordinate a wide range of social and health services to assist MSSP participants in maintaining safe community living. The MSSP Nurse Care Manager works as a member of the Choice in Aging (CiA) team providing health and social services to frail elders and adults with disabilities to meet CiA’s mission to create opportunities where people can learn, grow and age independently with dignity and community.
Essential Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Screen applicants to MSSP using established criteria and screening forms to determine level of care appropriate for MSSP.
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Conduct Initial Health Assessment – in participant’s home or remotely.
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Reassess the medical portion of the yearly reassessment in person or remotely.
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Reviews and completes initial MSSP contracts with participants (Application, Release of Information).
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Identify any/all medical related need placing the participant at risk for injury or placement.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (public health, health education, health administration, gerontology, or equivalent).
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1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with frail older adults or one year of case management experience.
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Hold a valid current license to practice nursing in the State of California, a public health certificate issued by the State of California is a plus.
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NCM must have the ability to communicate in English in both written and verbal forms.
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Must have valid California Driver’s license, clean DMV record and automobile insurance.
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The NCM must possess skills to manage care for vulnerable crisis-prone participants with diverse medical and social problems.
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Strong computer literacy to work in electronic data management system and Excel.
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Current first aid/CPR certification required.
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Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
Please Note:
Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
Application: Email resume and cover letter to: employment@choiceinaging.org Subject Line: *Title of Open Position* Note: The recruitment timeline for this position may vary and depend on many factors, and we appreciate your patience during this process. Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be contacting those candidates whose qualifications most closely match our requirements for the position. No phone calls please. Visit www.choiceinaging.org to learn more about Choice in Aging. Choice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-Time
Monday-Friday (Closed on all major holidays)
Hourly Rate: $43 - $48 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
About Choice in Aging:
Choice in Aging (CiA) has been providing services to the community’s frailest people since 1949, when it was created by volunteers to serve children severely disabled by Polio. Over the years, the organization has provided a wide variety of programs, with the goal of promoting dignity and independence of people with disabilities and special needs. Our mission is to create opportunities where people can learn, grow, and age independently with dignity in community. Program History Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) is a program that was created in California in 1978 in response to a need to have an alternate solution to institutionalization. The program mirrors the skilled nursing staffing model, but is based in the community and typically operates during the day on weekdays. It is akin to a senior center for those who can no longer attend a senior center independently. It is especially beneficial for those who need additional support to do things like ambulate, eat, toilet, participate in activities and more. Staff provides therapeutic activities disguised as fun throughout the day, making socializing and exercising meaningful and pleasurable. This makes folks want to come back each day!