Registered Nurse Case Manager - Spanish Fluency Required

East Bay Innovations
Registered Nurse Case Manager
 

About Our Agency:
East Bay Innovations (EBI) partners with Long Term Care Services and supports providers in Alameda County. EBI prioritizes high-touch care coordination for individuals with chronic health conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and others. This is an interdisciplinary model where care is developed and managed by the client alongside the EBI care team and community providers. For patients with chronic health conditions, that means introducing health education, reducing hospitalizations, and focusing on preventative care treatment, and healthcare access.

East Bay Innovations has been named a winner of San Francisco Chronicle's Top Workplaces Award in 2023 and 2024! EBI also received an award for Top Workplaces for Nonprofit in 2024!

About the Position:
The Registered Nurse Case Manager would be one of the EBI care team members of this intensive, adaptive, and client-focused care model. EBI is seeking a registered nursing professional that understands the importance of high-touch interactions between the client and healthcare provider to: enhance client healthcare access, health education, improve health outcomes, reduce utilization, and improve the overall well-being of the client.

As a Registered Nurse Case Manager, you would manage the medical needs of a caseload of patients throughout Alameda County as they navigate the staged progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Registered Nurse Care Managers would manage acute and post-acute episodic interventions, including condition assessment, SNF coordination, education, etc. in the patient’s home and virtually. Collaborate with the Care Team and physicians to prevent readmission, prevent future hospitalization, and improve patient care.

NOTE: SPANISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE, WITH THE ABILITY TO PASS A LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT.

Education / Experience:

• Degree in Nursing is required.
• Active Registered Nurse License - California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Two years of RN experience minimum.
• Experience working with chronically ill (CKD/ESRD) patients.
• Home care, case management, and/or hospital experience preferred.
• RN’s with acute care experience within the past 5 years is preferred (ICU, CCU, ED, Stepdown, Nephrology, Renal Transplant or Dialysis RN’s).
• Spanish language fluency, and the ability to pass a language proficiency exam.

Locations:

• This role will require up to 80% weekly travel throughout Alameda County. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate of $0.70 per mile.
• Possession of valid California driver’s license with a driving record that meets agency standards, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Schedule:

• Part-Time: 24 hours per week during business hours, Monday-Friday.
  • Schedule determined based on candidate's availability.

Compensation: 

• $67.56 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build strong, productive relationships and maintain consistent communication with patients, their families, and providers.
• Assess and assist patients for linkage and utilization of appropriate medical and community resources, in conjunction with other members of the care coordination team.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per company procedures, relevant professional, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Care Team and physicians to prevent readmission, prevent future hospitalization, and improve overall patient care.
• Provide introductions and high intensity engagement with patients and family members. Explain the Nurse Case Manager role, and process to contact Nurse Case Manager for questions, guidance, and education.
• Foster a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions.
• Manage a caseload of nephrology practice patients and perform clinical needs assessments, complex medical management, for high-risk CKD and ESRD patients.
• Educate patients using kidney disease-specific education developed to be culturally appropriate, and tailored to a diverse set of learning needs.
• Act as a patient’s advocate, liaison, and information resource; escalating all appropriate information to their nephrologist as appropriate.

Benefits:

• Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
• Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household.
• 403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
• Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
• Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
• Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
• Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays for all Federal holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at $0.70 per mile.
• EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs.
• September is DSP Month, our special time to celebrate and thank our amazing staff! EBI hosts a fun-filled get-together with games, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.

East Bay Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.