RN Case Manager

Position Summary

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. We are seeking a skillful registered nurse to join the CoC team as RN Case Manager. Experience serving people with I/DD or related chronic conditions is a plus, but not necessary, since CoC provides continuous training, mentorship and support in this area.

Although the RN Case Manager is part of a clinical team, the ideal candidate must have the proficiency in working independently to coordinate a variety of established specialty clinics. This position is not solo as RN Case Managers work together to cover all nursing duties.

Several benefits and amenities are available with CoC & UNM, which will be outlined to the successful candidate.

Job duties will include but not limited to:

• Coordination of Specialty Clinics (e.g., 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 with physicians 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.
• Designs and presents trainings on various developmental disability issues.
• Knowledge of the I/DD Waiver programs available in the State of New Mexico.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is required.
• CPR Certified.
• Annual TB and rubella screening may be required.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; candidate may decline vaccination or provide prior record.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Certification/Licensure:
State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure or current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Knowledge of anticonvulsant medications.
• Ability to assist in problem solving for complex conditions such as Vagal Nerve Stimulator used for treatment of seizures.
• Flexible and eager to learn the intricacies of treating patients with I/DD.
• Knowledge of CP, CP Ortho, Neurology and Ketogenic Diet.
• Experience in case management, hospital or outpatient clinical setting.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills – written and oral.
• Experience in designing and presenting trainings on I/DD topics.
• Exhibits solid communication and organization skills.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Competence in working independently as well as an integral clinical team member.
• Continual learning to develop expertise in RN Case Management, I/DD systems, etc.

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