Registered Nurse Case Manager

Are you passionate about coordinating social services and working with individuals who are HIV positive? Are you looking for a position that allows you to use your creative skills to promote health equity and inclusion among individuals impacted by HIV?

The RN Case Manager provides coordination of Early Intervention and Transitional Case Management services, including discharge planning and linkage to community-based services, to address the needs of HIV positive clients upon release from the Maricopa County jail system. This position coordinates and provides counseling, health literacy, and linkage to care services for HIV-positive clients within the Maricopa County jail system.

Some of our benefits include continuous training, tuition reimbursement, and a state retirement plan. Will you be the one who enables us to deliver exceptional results?

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

 Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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We Require​

• Two years of Registered Nurse experience
• Valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or nursing experience may substitute for the minimum qualification on a year-for-year basis 

We Also Value

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
• Experience with interviewing techniques, conducting complex nursing assessments, and providing client care
• Case management experience working with individuals with communicable diseases
  

Job Contributions

• Works with CHS staff to identify clients in the jail system who may qualify for transitional case management services
• Reviews client's possible release status, using the jail’s data systems and medical records
• Provides transitional case management services, including discharge planning and linkage to community-based HIV care and services, to clients released from jail to the community; completes an HIV nursing assessment with medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health, and social histories to facilitate linkage to appropriate referrals in the community upon discharge; works with clients to complete an individualized discharge plan; and initiates referrals to community outreach and case management agencies
• Provides transitional case management services, including, but not limited to, providing counseling for incarcerated HIV clients about management of a chronic condition; and providing health maintenance information and treatment adherence counseling, including nutrition, monitoring of lab results, medication regimen, and liver health
• Reviews and monitors databases to identify HIV positive clients, coordinates care, and collects data
• Documents case management, health education, and care coordination in medical records
• Coordinates with CHS medical providers and/or jail staff to meet with patients during scheduled clinic hours to assess needs and provide case management services for HIV positive clients
• Maintains documents, CAREWare information, and Public Health surveillance systems to facilitate referrals and program audits in compliance with HIPAA, Ryan White, and CHS requirements
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a correctional setting, with some office time required
• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
• Travel will be required to attend conferences, training, and possible varying work locations
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Ability to work with a variety of programs and administrations including Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), Correctional Health Services (CHS), and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
• Ability to draw out critical medical and personal information from an individual in a limited amount of time
• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test