Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Nurse Care Manager  Post Internal Days 2   Category Article 29i   Description OBJECTIVE OF POSITION Responsible for the coordination of appropriate medical and dental care services for children placed in foster care within Catholic Guardian Services’ foster care programs. Ensures that medical treatment and services meet the requirements of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates, monitors and documents the health care of foster children placed within the agency’s various foster care program (Family Foster Care, Treatment Family Foster Care, or Congregate Care Programs). Activities include, but are not limited to: Tracks periodic health and dental exams. Notifies foster parents of examinations that are due and follows up with foster parents when appointments are failed and need to be rescheduled. Coordinates referrals made to specialty clinics and follows up any recommended tests, treatments or therapies. Makes home visits as mandated by the specific foster care program contracts, as needed or requested by Health Care Supervisor. Follows up incident/accident reports, emergency room visits, and sick visits to ensure that the prescribed medical regimen is being carried out. Reviews and documents all medical and dental reports and coordinates follow-up as directed. On a case by case basis, completes or coordinates completion of forms required for specific purposes –i.e., school, working papers, camp, and adoption. etc Monitors both medical and dental compliance and intervenes with child, foster parents and caseworker when compliance is in jeopardy Interviews birth parents, foster parent and /or child about child’s health history and current health status; measures vital statistics, screens vision and hearing; and administers immunizations prescribed by pediatrician. Reviews completed examinations forms, records pertinent information in chart, and complete and forwards to casework supervisor any recommendations for follow-up care. Educates the children and their families as well as agency colleagues regarding health and safety issues. Serves as a resource to casework and administrative staff concerning the health status of his/her clients. Participates in Family Team Conferences and clinical meetings as indicated. When indicated, confers in person and /or on the telephone with children, foster parents, birth parents and MCOs about the health care needs and medical management of the children in his/her caseload Maintains a close working relationship with the community-based health care facilities and MCOs.On a regular basis consults with staff of those facilities to educate them about foster care issues, to discuss and solve any problems and obstacles to CGS children accessing appropriate care, and to enhance communication between all parties involved. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Works in a professional, respectful and cooperative manner with colleagues in medical/mental health services and all other agency departments. Covers other cases on an “as needed” basis. Actively participates in supervision sessions with the Health Care Supervisor Attends training sessions (both in and out of agency) as requested by the Health Care Supervisor or mandated by the agency (including NY CANS and LGBTQ)   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS /SKILLS Current Licensure by the New York state Department of Education as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse if applicable. Minimum one year of nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics. Current holder of professional liability / malpractice insurance. Bilingual (Spanish preferred) Competent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Etc.)   Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-   Salary   Benefits   Work Location   Division Article 29i   About the Organization It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity. We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency. We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person’s physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community. We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.   EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation – all of which are on the website. CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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