Registered Nurse Case Manager

East Bay Innovations
Registered Nurse Case Manager (Part-Time)
 

East Bay Innovations (EBI) partners with Long Term Care Services and Supports providers in Alameda County. EBI prioritizes high-touch care coordination for individuals with chronic health conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and others. This is an interdisciplinary model where care is developed and managed by the client alongside the EBI care team and community providers. For patients with chronic health conditions, that means introducing health education, reducing hospitalizations, and focusing on preventative care treatment and healthcare access.

About the Position:

The RN Case Manager will be one of the EBI care team members of this intensive, adaptive, and client-focused care model. EBI is looking for nursing professionals that understand the importance of high-touch interactions between client and healthcare provider to enhance client healthcare access, health education, improve health outcomes, reduce utilization, and improve the overall well-being of the client.

As an RN Case Manager, you will manage the medical needs of a caseload of patients as they navigate the staged progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). RN Care Managers will manage acute and post-acute episodic interventions, including condition assessment, SNF coordination, education, etc. in the patient’s home and virtually. Collaborate with the Care Team and physicians to prevent readmission, prevent future hospitalization, and improve patient care.

Education / Experience:

• Degree in Nursing is required
• Two (2) years RN experience minimum
• Active Registered Nurse License - California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
• Experience working with chronically ill (CKD/ESRD) patients
• Home care, case management, and/or hospital experience preferred
• RN’s with acute care experience within the past 5 years is preferred – ICU, CCU, ED, Stepdown, Nephrology, Renal Transplant or Dialysis RN’s
• Bilingual in Spanish, and must pass a language proficiency exam.

• 16 hours per week during business hours (Monday-Friday).
  • Schedule to be determined based on availability.

• Can build strong, productive relationships and maintain consistent communication with patients, their families, and providers
• Collaborate with Care Team and physicians to prevent readmission, prevent future hospitalization, and improve patient care
• Provide high intensity engagement with patients and family. Introduce self to patient/family and explain nurse case manager role and process to contact nurse case manager for questions, guidance, and education
• Enhance a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions
• Manage a caseload of nephrology practice patients and perform clinical needs assessments/complex-medical management for high-risk CKD/ESRD patient
• Educate patients using kidney disease-specific education developed to be culturally appropriate and tailored to a diverse set of learning needs
• Act as a patient’s advocate, liaison, and information resource; escalating all appropriate information to their nephrologist as appropriate
• Assess and assist patients for linkage and utilization of appropriate medical and community resources in conjunction with other members of the care coordination team
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per company-documented procedures and relevant professional and regulatory standards

Benefits:

• Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different health plans for you to choose from.
• Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
• Aflac- three different plans to choose from.
• FSA & DCFSA, Commuter and Parking pre tax benefits.
• Employee EAP that include free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household.
• 403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
• Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses
• Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
• Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
• Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
• Paid holidays for all
• Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving
• EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for individuals who have been approved based on language fluency verification and client/department/agency needs.
• We show our appreciation for staff with monthly raffles, games and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do!

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.

East Bay Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.