HCBA RN Intake Case Manager

Reporting To: HCBA Intake Manager/Lead Intake RN

Work Type: Field (Must be based in California)

Must be willing to travel to these areas:
Monterey, Santa Cruz, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Kings, Amador, Tuolumne, Merced, San Benito, Stanislaus, and Calaveras. And will conduct up to 2 visits a day, 4-6 visits a week.

The Intake RN Case Manager is responsible for completing assessments for applicant clients waiting to be enrolled in the HCBA waiver. Completing the assessments might also include communication with Physician and identifying, organizing, and monitoring of services needed for the applicant.

• Must have a current, unsuspended, un‑revoked license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Knowledge of current Nursing Practice Act. The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is the body of California law that mandates the Board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs. The NPA is located in the California Business and Professions Code starting with Section 2700. Regulations which specify the implementation of the law appear in the California Code of Regulations.
• Possesses current CPR certification.
• Proficient in the use of computers.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a home health organization, primary care clinic, or a health facility preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in healthcare quality management preferred.
• Current and satisfactory report on pre‑employment physical examination including TB Screening Test or chest X‑ray as required by Agency policies and procedures. Must be free from signs of infection and illness.
• Exercises excellent judgment and possesses knowledge of current nursing practices, with demonstrated exemplary clinical, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Possesses good written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and is in good working order, in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

The Registered Nurse will use the nursing process to assess the patient’s medical needs. The Agency will make reasonable accommodations to allow otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions. The RN will provide and maintain proper licensure and provide such to the Agency.

• Provides nursing services, as part of the Intake Team, for each assigned client.
• Ensures proper tracking, charting, progress notes and case records for each applicant client within time guidelines and assures completion according to Agency’s policies and procedures. Documents patient intervention and response for accurate intervention using established guidelines.
• Ensures proper timekeeping and scheduling, as discussed with supervisor.
• Works collaboratively with the Social Worker on intake team.
• Completes assessments based on the timeline determined upon a participant’s waitlist status.
• Follow up with the participant after emergency and inpatient facility admission.
• Reports all incidents and issues that arise before, after or during an assessment to the lead RN.
• Maintain all scheduled visits on the calendar.
• Review all documents associated with the applicant in order to be prepared before completing assessment.
• Completes all assessments within the outlined timeframe which is stated in the HCBA policy and procedure handbook.
• Manage complaints from clients, families and friends.
• Reports all signs of abuse or neglect to DHCS and the Ombudsman (if abuse or neglect occurs in an RCFE) or DHCS and APS (if abuse or neglect occurs in PH). Reports fraud.
• Reviews the Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) with client and staff, as necessary.
• Participates in Education, Training and Quality Improvement Activities. Monitors compliance and assists Agency in maintaining compliance with Federal, State, Local, and HIPAA Regulations, as well as Joint Commission Standards and Labor Laws.
• Screens applications/applicants for HCBA Waiver to determine if the applicant meets the minimum HCBA Waiver LOC eligibility requirements.
• Schedules and conducts comprehensive health and psychosocial Intake assessments of participants’ medical needs,…