Lombard, IL - Nursing Consultant (Care Coordinator)

Lombard, IL - Nursing Consultant (Care Coordinator)

Hiring Department : Division of Specialized Care for Children

Location : Lombard, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1033290

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : M-F 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Posting Close Date : Salary

Range : The

budgeted salary range for this position is $52, to $63,000.

We strive to provide competitive salary, considering factors such as available

market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and

budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a

thorough assessment of these elements.

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top

of the full range for a position.

Benefits : Benefits

eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers :

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined

benefit pension plan, paid leaves such as vacation, holiday, and sick, tuition

waivers for employees and dependents. To view a complete list of employee

benefits please visit : the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. .

Position Summary

The DSCC Core / Connect Care Nursing Consultant provides care coordination services to families eligible for these two programs. Under the direction of the regional manager and assistant directors, the position is responsible for knowing and abiding by specific program contractual requirements. The Nursing Consultant is expected to engage and develop strong partnerships with families through completing comprehensive assessments and person-centered care plans, monthly interactions, and coordination of resources. It also offers consultation to other members of the multi-disciplinary team utilizing skills and knowledge acquired from academic training and professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Duties & Responsibilities

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•  Under the direction of the regional manager, performs active care coordination services by completing comprehensive health assessments, identifying families' strengths, and developing a person-centered service and care plan.  Facilitates 30-day ( or as needed) monitoring of the person-centered care plan, assesses / determines status change, prioritizing unmet needs and location of resources.  Utilize a culturally – competent approach as guided by the university to support families’ cultural values and traditions.  Utilize as necessary interpreter language line and accommodation resources based on the university’s Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines, such as American Sign Language (ASL).  Join and participate in Medicaid managed care clinical rounds occasionally.  Join and participate in DSCC multidisciplinary meetings as needed.  Engage as necessary with the transition of care team to promote effective discharge planning.  Educate, support, and connect families with resources for a seamless age transition.  Provide close collaboration with MCO teams for those participants that are co-managed (, waiver recipients).

 Conduct and document in-person visits at home (every 6 months or as needed) or in other appropriate settings like schools or hospitals.

 Completes consistent and timely documentation (within 48 hours) to ensure case record compliance as established by procedures.  Identifies critical incidents and collaborates with all involved providers for resolution.  Manages clinically complex caseload participants resulting from neglect or abuse allegations, illness progression, or caregivers’ hardship.  Apply effective communication skills to improve families’ health literacy.  Arrange, lead, and contribute with areas of expertise to multi or interdisciplinary care team meetings with participants’ providers, family members, nursing agencies, or school teams.  Identify / escalate and facilitate internal team meetings on participants with complex behavioral / social determinants or clinical factors impacting their well-being.  Active participation in post-records reviews and completion of recommended remediation within the expected timeline.  Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to attendance at quality huddles and provision of recommendations as needed.  Assist families and caregivers with the coordination of medical services, required treatments, supplies / equipment, and environmental modifications.

 May contribute as a subject matter expert on health education initiatives such as immunizations, weight management, the importance of physical activities, etc.  May support other licensed and unlicensed care coordinators in verifying and interpreting clinical conditions, treatments, mental / behavioral health diagnoses or concerns, guiding priorities on the person-centered care plan, and recommending resources.

Minimum Qualifications