Nursing Care Manager

Summary: Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental Insurance • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off Primary role is that of patient care coordinator for outpatient clinical services. Primary responsibility is to assist in the overall management of K'ima:w Medical Center's high risk patients, particularly those with chronic diseases. This is done through chart review, providers report and health/behavioral assessments to identify prevention, treatment, and intervention opportunities. Participates in patient and family education. Provides leadership when working with medical staff, ancillary services, nursing staff, and other participants in the healthcare team. Works closely with primary care provider and other IPC team members to ensure comprehensive care is provided. More info about area: Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving Job Announcement Flyer: KMC Nursing Care Manager JD 2023.pdf [pdf - 210.81 KB] Duties: 1. Participates in IPC team huddles for information sharing and management of patient care on daily basis. Gives direction and delegates duties to other team members to ensure patient care needs are met in a timely, cost effective manner, and to maximize each patient encounter. 2. Collects and interprets relevant data through pre-visit planning. Coordinates clinic visits and follow-up care as needed. Ensures health care maintenance is up to date on all impaneled patients (i.e. Wellness Health Screening, DM Screening, Cancer Screening, immunizations, etc.). 3. Assesses patient condition and establishes appropriate nursing care. Initiates needed therapeutic measures and other general nursing care. 4. Collaborates with patient, family members and health care team (primary care provider, clinic nurses, public health nursing, DM case management, Referral/PRC services, etc.) in development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Integrates cultural and age-specific differences when developing, implementing, and evaluating patient's plan of care. 5. Identifies goals and nursing actions required to meet diagnosis-specific goals. Care plan that addresses physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative discharge planning to meet those goals. 6. Utilizes appropriate educational resources for patients and/or family members to assist in understanding, accepting and adjusting to diagnosis or treatment modalities. Provides educational materials that address areas of concern related to nursing diagnosis and self-care needs. 7. Facilitates communication between patients, families, primary providers and outside providers when applicable. Provides information to patient as directed by the primary provider. 8. Provides support for Outreach by facilitating requests for assistance. 9. Works with PRC staff and outside facilities for necessary follow-up on outside testing and treatment. Obtains records and test results for primary provider as needed for continuity of care. 10. Assists primary provider as needed. 11. Acts as a resource nurse in the clinic. 12. Actively participates with orientation of new personnel. Serves as a positive role model for new employees while encouraging a high level of professional conduct and maintaining a positive work attitude. 13. Participates in continuous quality improvement process for constructive changes, on-going improvement in patient care, and to ensure JC accreditation is maintained. See complete list in Job Description Qualifications: Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred and one to two years related experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: • Valid California R.N. or LVN Licensure • Current BLS certification • Current ACLS certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire) • Current PALS certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire) Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving

Created: 2026-03-04