Nurse Specialist I (CAP Case Manager) #10011451

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Nurse Specialist provides intermediate level professional nursing work in providing primary, preventive and rehabilitative care to individuals in a public health clinical or community setting.  Work is performed under the direction of a Nurse Services Supervisor.
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Nurse Specialist I independently assesses patient needs for nursing care or medical intervention.  Work is performed in a home or community setting. Employee assesses needs, develops basic nursing care plans and patient goals, explains physician findings and ascertains that instructions are being followed.  Employees must differentiate levels of patient criticality to identify crisis situations requiring physician or agency intervention.  Employees will generally serve at the staff nurse level in clinics/community or similar settings where there is higher-level staff available for consultation (direct eyes-on supervision is not required).  Employees might, on a regular or occasional basis be assigned to an outreach clinic assignment that is similar to their regular in house assignment. 
 

• Nursing responsibilities include assessments, care planning, referral and linkage, regular monitoring and follow - up, and education. 
• A successful CAP RN case manager will be able to work independently and be self-motivated, as well as develop working relationships with beneficiaries, their families, the CAP team, medical providers, and community affiliates. 
• Interactions will vary between in-person, telephone, e-mail, and video-based communication. 
• CAP nurse case managers also help monitor Guilford County Adult Day Health Day Care Centers on a quarterly basis, and occasionally assist with other Community Health projects. 
• Will work collaboratively with a Social Worker partner.

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of general nursing care and their relation to medical and surgical practice.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the prevention of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of social and economic problems relating to public health, including social determinates of health and health equity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recipients of public health care, other public employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions of a technical or professional nature.
• Ability to interpret and explain public health laws and regulations.
• Ability to keep records and complete reports.
• Ability to make independent assessments and nursing judgments.
• Ability to apply nursing theory principles and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
• Ability to operate a computer to allow for communication, patient record documentation and accessing information.
• Good individual patient and family teaching skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (BSN), which includes 0-6 months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting or related environment; OR, an Associate's Degree (ADN) with 2 years of experience in a public health setting or related environment; Additional training in specialty area may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:   Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BS Degree in Nursing, which includes a Public Health nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; OR, graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and six months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting or related environment; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experiences.  Additional Training/Experience: homecare, long-term care, personal care or related work experience and current CPR certification.  Candidate must have a reliable means of transportation. Additional training will be provided after hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION

Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or another Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact State (eNLC) and such other qualifications which may be prescribed by the State Department of Public Health. 

Physical Demands and Work Condition
Sits, walks and stands during a workday. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift patients (children) and objects up to 30 pounds as required for some positions. Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, to read and interpret test results, administer immunizations/prescription dosages, and record medical findings. Nurse may occasionally be in contact with difficult patients. Nurses may be exposed to infection from disease-bearing patients, and specimens. Employees will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field (driving, rural or inner-city settings, inclement weather, clients). Work conditions may be mildly disagreeable if working in poor home environments or with difficult patients.

May Require Driving 
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions.   Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.


Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements.  However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position.  These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process.  They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
 

Salary : $63,256 - $75,908