Nurse Case Managers (NuCMs) are responsible for providing case management services to members who suffer from protracted and complex health issues. NuCM’s are involved in patient care coordination as part of the CFHS primary health care team. NuCM’s conduct comprehensive case management assessments using the case management process; provide client-centered case management services to assist clients return to work; and consult with other professionals to ensure a comprehensive plan is developed.
Tasks:
- Assess, organize, evaluate, and monitor patient’s health care needs in accordance with the Health Services case management process as directed by the National Program Leadership.
- Monitor client medical treatment plans and initiate case management action plans based on client needs and goals.
- Identify health care and community services supports required to meet clients’ specific needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and working groups to share client’s progress and provide recommendations to decision-makers.
- Educate clients and families about their health conditions and provide information on benefits and entitlements.
- Develop and maintain a network of partnerships with internal and external community organizations.
- Refer clients to specialty services as prescribed by their primary care provider and monitor patient follow-ups.
Education:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a recognized university.
- Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider or equivalent such as Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) Level C. Annual recertification is required.
- Current license to practice from a provincial or territorial College of Nurses in the province of practice.
Experience:
- 3 full-time equivalent years of experience within the last 4 years in nursing practice.
- Performing assessments and developing care plans in the community health or primary health care setting.
- Providing adult health education programs in a community health, primary health care, or case management setting.
Other Skills And Abilities:
- Current N95 mask fit certificate CSA Standards Z94.4 (testing q 2 yrs).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for Healthcare Provider or equivalent, such as Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) Level C Annual recertification.
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification (every two (2) years).
Primary Location: AB-Edmonton