Care Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric nursing, therapy, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into children’s lives by bringing individualized care to children where they live, work, and play.

Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians to meet children where they are by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens. This focus allows our clinicians to obtain optimal work-life balance.
We are seeking experience and passionate Nurse Case Manager that can wear many hats for our Family Caregiver Services program, and has a desire to help families live their best lives. 
Position Types Available: Full-Time, In Office-Hybrid
The Nurse Case Manager is a highly qualified health care provider who, through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills and applies the art and science of his/her profession. The Nurse Case Manager is in charge of helping implement Family Caregiver Services from a clinical standpoint. He/she applies nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating client responses to actual or potential health problems. He/she is responsible for (1) providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill clients in their homes; (2) recording clinical and progress notes; and (3) coordinating other client care activities/services to provide the highest quality of client care in the geographic service area to which he/she is assigned. The Nurse Case Manager will be able to complete and assist with all Pediatric Assessment Tools (PAT) when required for the program. The Nurse Case Manager will be able to assist with all clinical duties, including but not limited to skilled assessments to determine eligibility, start of care, supervision of CNAs and/or LPNs, and recertification visits. Will generate Plans of Care and Care Plans and assist with all things pertaining to clinical operations and visits. He/she works under the supervision of and receives clinical direction from the Director of Nursing. The nurse care manager will also help with administrative tasks such as but are not limited to the coordination of services, contacting physician offices, requesting outstanding documentation, and reviewing the completeness of records. At COFK, the Nurse Case Manager (RN) is expected to be proficient and efficient with the use of an EMR system and multiple technological platforms to provide the highest quality of care to the patients and families we serve.
Nurse Case Manager responsibilities include:

• Ability to effectively present information to clients and employees and community.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to gauge distances.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• Ability to improvise in a home setting.
• Ability to send/receive emails and use the internet for research and informational purposes.
• Ability to use MS Excel to create a spreadsheet with minimal instruction.
• Ability to use MS Word for communication and documentation purposes.
• Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
• Skill to attend to multiple tasks at once which are time sensitive.
• Knowledge of principles and scope of speech therapy.
• Thorough knowledge of speech therapy theory and practice, home health care practice, communication skills and case management.
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating system and ability to advance computer skills as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public, and supervisors.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability or financial condition of the client.
• Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and all levels of staff and interact professionally as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission and philosophy of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs.
• Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the professional and confidential nature of assignments.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs

Comprehensive Ability to:

• Treats employees, patients, and business partners with respect.
• Fosters teamwork by trusting and supporting each other while encouraging collaboration at all levels of the organization.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all agency and patient-related information.
• Protects patient rights as defined in the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Adheres to departmental and agency dress codes as observed by the supervisor.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services, agency PI activities and other meetings as requested.
• Utilizes material, equipment, and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Observe infection control and standard precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Mission, Purpose and Philosophy.
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a company.
• Exhibits commitment to personal and company wide goals.
• Participates in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness.
• Exhibits ability to care a caseload and supervise multiple CNA’s and LPN’s.
• Approaches everything with the passion and desire to meet the highest standards.
• Place the needs of the patient first at all times.
• Care management and service delivery are developed with the goals of the patient’s healing and support in mind.
• Strives to deliver lasting value to our patients in the comfort of their home.
• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees, patients, and community.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and one year experience in home care specifically surrounding CNA Program.
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado.
• BLS certification strongly recommended.

What we Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to Join a Rapidly Growing, Fast-Paced Organization!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Annual Salary Range: $83,000 to $85,000/year
Apply By: May 1, 2025
If you are the best at what you do, and are ready to work with an innovative, positive and supportive organization, please contact us today.
 
Care Options For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Care Options For Kids is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Care Options For Kids hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. Care Options For Kids believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.