Candidates who reside in the Southeast Region of New Mexico are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
The Medically Fragile Case Management Program (MFCMP) is seeking to hire a full-time RN Case Manager, Senior. This position travels to different regions of New Mexico, but will be primarily in the Southeast area of New Mexico.
The RN Case Managers assist the individuals and families by providing anticipatory guidance around care needs and transition planning, as well as assisting in navigating and accessing community-based health care services. Contacts are made through phone visits, telehealth visits, and home or community visits. The RN 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 from the health care team and community-based providers. RN Case Managers complete annual level of care assessments and individualized interdisciplinary team meetings for each individual and must meet certain deadlines to ensure continuity of care.
RN Case Management services are provided statewide; the RN Case Manager must travel to rural and frontier areas as needed. Our preference is two or more years in pediatric and/or community health nursing. It is preferred the RN also have experience working with individuals who are medically fragile, as well as having developmental disabilities. The RN Case Manager must have the ability to work autonomously, possess skills to be a team leader as well as an engaged interdisciplinary team member.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
- CPR Certified.
- May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
- UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related clinical field; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
**Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**
Experience with:
- pediatric and/or community health nursing;
- home visiting;
- accessing resources and networking with the community and the IDT.
Experience working with:
- children/families and/or individuals who are medically fragile and/or have special health care needs;
- an interdisciplinary team (IDT) as a team leader and team member;
- community providers (physicians, PCPs, schools, hospitals, FIT programs, therapists, nursing agencies, state agencies);
- other nurses and/or case managers in terms of training, daily work and prioritization of duties.
Additional Requirements
This position requires passing a background check with fingerprinting, and regular statewide travel.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:
- Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week.
- Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors.
- Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter.
Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.
Requesting an Accommodation
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University of New Mexico policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the University of New Mexico, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact Human Resources at hrpr@unm.edu (505) 277-4777 for assistance with the application process.
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