Clinical Case Manager - RN

Provides comprehensive case management services. Responsible for coordinating care, monitoring treatment adherence, facilitating access to healthcare services, and ensuring timely follow-up for patients diagnosed with or at risk for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and women requiring breast and cervical cancer screening follow-up.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing case management for patients diagnosed with or suspected of tuberculosis (TB), including assessment, treatment monitoring, medication adherence, patient education, and successful completion of therapy.

• Coordinate and monitor follow-up care for patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and abnormal mammogram or Pap test results, including patient notification, referrals, treatment coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely completion of recommended care.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols, utilizing sound clinical judgment to assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients throughout the continuum of care.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, preventive health practices, available community resources, and healthy lifestyle choices to support informed decision-making.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatments, referrals, education, consultations, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record and required public health reporting systems.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, public health reporting requirements, communicable disease protocols, and women's health program standards.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community organizations, and external partners to coordinate patient care, improve access to services, and support district public health initiatives.

• Participate in community outreach, health promotion, and public education activities to increase awareness of preventive health services and available community resources.

• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) activities, including chart reviews, peer reviews, protocol development, strategic planning, and implementation of new programs and services.

• Participate in emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities, and complete all required certifications and annual training, including nurse protocol, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other mandatory education.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including inventory management, report preparation, clinic support activities, and coordination of community outreach initiatives.

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) nursing protocols.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.