Children & Youth Special Health ; CYSHCN) Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

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Under the general supervision of the Regional CYSHCN Nurse Unit Manager, provides nursing care, client education and counseling, and coordination of services for clients and thier families. Serves as a medical resource for the interdisciplinary CYSHCN team. Screens clients for eligibility for CYSHCN and other healthcare services and programs. Provides Public Health nursing services in a culturally competent and professional manner.

• Utilizing the nursing process, assesses the health of clients and assists in developing, implementing, and revising care plans to include appropriate testing, interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs.?
• Prioritizes identified client/family needs for those seeking or receiving CYSHCN services.?
• Provides nursing care and participates in providing patient education, anticipatory guidance, and care coordination for clients /families within the CYSHCN population.?
• Determines eligibility for financial assistance according to the CYSHCN policy manual and authorizes services for eligible clients as needed/ requested.?
• Adheres to all programmatic and practice policies, including those in the Nursing Professional Practice Manual, Health Services Policy Manual, Health Records Policy Manual, and the Standing Orders Manual.??
• Assists with screening and physical assessment of campers on check-in days at Camp Burnt Gin as assigned by supervisor.?
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and oral medications I accordance with standing orders and following best practices when needed.
• Documents care/services per agency policies and procedures.?

• Serves as care coordinator for assigned caseload and implements plan of care via visits or contacts with client/family.
• Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinates case findings and services with other disciplines as needed.
• Makes referrals for medical, socioeconomic, mental, nutritional, and educational needs as identified and appropriate.
• Provides nursing consultation when requested by other CYSHCN disciplines.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources relevant to the CYSHCN population.

• Collects and reports on characteristics of assigned caseload, services provided, and outcomes as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in program and discipline audits as requested.
• Participates in the development and review of CYSHCN policies and procedures related to the delivery of CYSHCN services as requested.
• Participates in staff meetings and shares relevant information with the regional team.
• Assists with the training and mentoring of new CYSHCN staff.

• Completes CYSHCN program and agency required training per policy.
• Maintains nursing licensure and credentialing per agency policies (30 contact hours every two years).
• Maintains current certifications and competencies in First Aid, CPR, AED, and injection administration with 100% compliance.
• Completes required training and drills related to emergency preparedness and response annually.
• Represents program or region on committees, work groups, and at community events as assigned.
• Identifies training needs to supervisor.

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing with the SC State Board of Nursing or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact…