Health Care Case Management
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Description: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey is in need of Health Care Case Management right now, this position will be dwelled in New Jersey. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Physical Demands:
This position requires standing, bending, and walking (up and down) stairs. Must be able to lift to waist level; 50 pounds (infants/children). Provides assistance when accidents or illness occur in emergencies; performs CPR as indicated, notifies 911 and supervisor.
Position located: DYFS HUNTERDON LOCAL OFFICE
Qualifications:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelors Degree in Nursing or a health related field is preferred. May substitute years of pediatric experience for degree. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing care required. One to two years of experience in nursing case management, community health nursing or nursing care of vulnerable families preferred. Certification in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation required.
Responsibilities:
Functions to support the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)/Department of Children and Families (DCF) in meeting the health care and protection needs of children in out-of-home placement, in collaboration with the Care Coordination Specialist and other staff of the Child Health Unit in that local office. The Health Care Case Manager provides nursing case management services in home, local office and health care settings. Nursing care management services include nursing assessment of a child's health status and care needs, development of a health plan, maintenance of a medical passport/health summary, ongoing monitoring, coordination of care, advocacy and health education to assure that each child in out-of-home placement receives appropriate health care, per EPSDT and AAP guidelines.
New Jersey First Act/Residency Law:
Employment at UMDNJ is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act/ Residency Law which mandates new employees, who are not New Jersey residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment, unless their position is on the exempt list or they successfully petition for exemption based on critical need or hardship. Additional information on this act is available at http://www.umdnj.edu/hrweb/residencylaw-faq.htm .
UMDNJ offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including child care. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb.
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This position will be started on: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:23:07 GMT
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