RN, Elder Care Manager

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs.

Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism.

We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is seeking an experienced and compassionate RN Care Manager to provide nursing care and coordinate services for our Elder population. This role assesses patient needs, coordinates referrals, provides patient and family education, and collaborates with providers and community resources to support quality, continuous care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical, communication, leadership, and care coordination skills and a commitment to improving health outcomes for our Elders and Native American community.

Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)).Job duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Utilizes the nursing process to:

Follows the Nursing and Case Management process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and interaction through the referral process.

Coordinates and manages communication with patients, family, and health care team to access health care services not available at OKCIC by utilizing referral resources (i.e., Indian Health Services, Medicare, Medicaid, and other community resources).Coordinates and manages communication with patients, family, and the health care team.

Ensures that services support quality patient communication, education, financial, and tribal components. Records in EHR and RPMS are accurate and timely. Responsible for processing referrals accurately and in a timely manner.

Communicates with a primary health care provider/health care team regarding patient referrals to assess the referral's outcome and determine further treatment for the patient.

Provides patient education regarding the purpose of treatments, medications, disease process, and any other necessary educational needs

Assesses patient needs to coordinate and manage patient care within the clinic, including triage and scheduling patients’ appointments.

Operates and ensures adequate supplies, medications, and pharmaceutical supplies are available for patient treatment

Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician, such as medications, wound and ear irrigations, etc.

Participates in assigned duties as designated by the Director and/or Clinical Case Manager to include, but not limited to, participation on designated committees,Responsible for the overall management of team approach nursing and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care. Performs specialized skills as per clinic policies and procedures.

Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, in-services, and workshops.
2. Direct employee and performance management

Directs employee performance management and provides ongoing education opportunities for staff members.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice for the assigned department as well as local, state, and federal regulatory agencies' standards.

Implements, reviews, enters, and revises all relevant Oklahoma City Indian Clinic and…