Nurse Case Manager
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Pay Grade: M
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
JOB SUMMARY:
Location: The Living Bridge, 1498 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
The Ryan White Program at the District 1-2 Public Health District provides outpatient medical and supportive services to uninsured and underinsured adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in North Georgia.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nursing protocols, policies, and/or procedures. The focus is on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability. This position promotes the health and maintenance of populations and cares for a population with special needs during disasters/emergencies, and biological and chemical protocols.
- Job includes significant amounts of critical thinking, coordination, and multi-tasking. The ideal candidate will know when to slow down, look patients in the eye and provide personalized service.
- Performs clinical duties for HIV-positive individuals with general supervision per protocol. Clinical duties include immunizations, STD screening and treatment, physicals, GYN examinations. Referrals are to be made for vision care, dental care, primary care, and mental health services.
- Consults with infectious disease and primary care physicians as needed to address the patients’ needs and concerns.
- Develops and updates Individual Service Plans and Acuity Scales at least every six months.
- Initiates and completes medical/psychosocial referrals.
- Enrolls and completes new and re-enrolling client intakes to care.
- Monitors daily clinic schedule for missed appointments and medical adherence (non-compliance) to ensure viral load suppression and continued linkage to care.
- Completes third party prior authorizations for medical payment.
- Reviews and completes Social Security HIV/AIDS Medical Verification Forms.
- Uses CAREWare and VHN (electronic health records system) to document all medical and supportive services.
- Assures all deliverables are met in accordance with the Ryan White Part B programmatic annexes and master agreements.
- Assists in gathering and completing programmatic reports and data.
- Participates in all clinic activities, quality management, consortium, and community initiatives.
- Attends job-related conferences and seminars.
- Performs other duties as assigned and necessary.
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