RN Case Manager (Senior)

Posting Number: 0833993

Appointment Type: Staff - Term: Full Time

Working Title (if applicable): RN Case Manager (Senior)

Department Pediatrics Center for Development

Salary Grade 14

Salary: $3,949.39 Minimum to $5,924.53 Midpoint (Monthly)

Work Location: UNM Health Sciences Center (Abq)

Position Summary: The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

CDD's Medically Fragile Case Management Program (MFCMP) is seeking a RN/Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management services for individuals who are medically fragile and their families. The Case Manager assists the families to access community based health care services, home visits, health care assessments, and assists in transition planning to community from the hospital as needed. The Case Manager works with the individual, family and the interdisciplinary health care team to develop a comprehensive health care plan to assist in the evaluation, implementation and coordination of services through the health care team and community based providers.

Having two or more years in pediatric and/or community health nursing is preferred; also experience working with individuals who are medically fragile as well as having developmental disabilities. The case manager must also have the ability to work autonomously, be a team leader as well as team member.

RN/case management services are provided statewide. Travel is required in southern New Mexico and may be required to different regions of New Mexico. The Case Manager must travel to rural and frontier areas as needed.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Prospective Employee page for a more complete explanation of UNM benefits.

Posting Date: 03-30-2016

For Best Consideration: 04-19-2016

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• References must include 3 supervisors from work experience listed on your UNMJobs application.
• Official transcripts will be required for hire.
• Travel is required in southern New Mexico and may be required to different regions of New Mexico
  
  Position Type: Staff
  
  Appointment End Date 06/30/2017
  
  Posting Type: Competitive
  
  Position Class URL: Click here to view additional position details
  
  Posting Department Website: Center for Development and Disability
  
  Institutional Commitment: The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
  
  Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
  
  Quicklink for Posting: unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=86797

Minimum Qualifications: Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related clinical field; at least 1 year of work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 plus years experience with Pediatric and/or community health nursing
• Home visit experience
• Experience working with families and individuals who are medically fragile
• Experience working with the interdisciplinary team as a team leader and team member
• Experience working with community providers in southern New Mexico
• Experience accessing resources and networking
• Supervisory experience with other nurses and/or case managers in terms of training, daily work and prioritization of duties
• Bilingual English/Spanish
  
  Application type required for this position: Staff/UNMTemps Employment Application
  
  Additional requirements for this position:
• Candidates for this position must be eligible for employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA); those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued employment.
• Background check including fingerprinting is a requirement for this position.
  
  Required Applicant Documents: Resume
  Cover Letter
  
  Optional Applicant Documents:

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