Street Health Outreach RN Care Manager

$88,754 - $99,905/Yr

Tiburcio Vásquez Health Center - Hayward, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hayward, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Street Health Outreach RN Care Manager at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center plays a crucial role in providing nursing care and support to individuals experiencing homelessness in Central Alameda County. This position involves conducting health assessments, administering medical care, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health and well-being of clients. The RN Care Manager will also supervise community health workers and engage with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services including administration of medications and injections as directed by providers.
• Conduct health assessments and provide brief interventions and triage for patients.
• Administer medical care in unhoused encampments and TVHC's provided van.
• Prioritize individuals with high medical and behavioral health needs for intensive visits.
• Assess learning needs of patients and develop appropriate patient education.
• Act as a resource and contact person for patients, responding to their immediate survival needs.
• Provide medical oversight of Community Health Worker and Behavioral Health Case Manager.
• Link and refer patients to community services as needed.
• Represent TVHC at county and community meetings and engage with community stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings for program development and evaluation.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Build relationships with potential patients through consistent outreach and engagement.

Requirements

• Current, valid California RN license.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Valid California driver's license and insurance.
• Preferably two years of nursing experience serving patients with complex needs, ideally in unsheltered populations.
• Bilingual in English, Spanish, or other languages is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Demonstrated experience with quality improvement processes.
• Culturally sensitive with effectiveness in working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations with de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outreach to unsheltered community members.
• Sensitivity to the special needs of unsheltered individuals facing complex challenges.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical (co-payments, prescriptions, premiums covered)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance (including dependent and domestic partner coverage)
• Generous paid leave benefits including holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with an employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Monthly treats