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Nurse Care Manager & Outreach Coordinator

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job no: 525845
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Health Services
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and grade
Applications Open: Dec 05 2024
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

As a member of the Health Services team, the Nurse Care Manager and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for providing broad case management services associated with specific student health care needs including but not limited to support of student referrals to specialty services outside of UML and to disease specific logistical support during times of public health initiatives. Triage and direct nursing care to students are also primary functions of the role.

Position responsibilities include:

Provides support of outside health care provider referrals:

  • Telehealth or in person visit with student to review orders from UML NPs for referrals including but not limited to determination of access to the provider due to insurance coverage, and follow up for student return to care of UML HS provider

    • Triage of student calls associated with reportable communicable disease:

  • Assesses concern by accurately gathering subjective/objective data and medical histories
  • Serves as liaison to local public health departments and/or designees as directed by Director or designee
  • Provides appropriate nursing advice or treatment and plan of care per scope of practice including clarification of self-care directions
  • Documents each encounter accurately in medical record
  • Consults with nurse practitioners as needed
  • Communicates to Director or designee of potential public health issues on campus and reports issue to appropriate authorities

    • Provides direct nursing care to students:

  • Provides individual health counseling
  • Administers vaccines as necessary, particularly during peak demand periods
  • Collects lab specimens and performs CLIA waived laboratory tests as directed and available
  • Accurately documents each encounter in medical record
  • Supports immunization compliance activities to facilitate compliance and subsequent access to class registration

    • Support of LTBI assessment process:

  • Maintains up-to-date LTBI Risk Assessment and Symptom Review forms
  • Administers and interprets Tuberculosis skin tests as necessary with required documentation, referral, reporting and follow up plan of care
  • Obtains specimens for IGRA TB testing as appropriate with required documentation, referral, reporting and follow up plan of care

    • Administrative:

  • Generates reports as required and/or requested to facilitate accurate documentation and clinical work flow for reportable communicable disease
  • Coordinates scheduling and administration of annual influenza clinics and other public health initiatives

    • Minimum Qualifications (Required):

    Education:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, with an associate degree in nursing, bachelors degree strongly preferred

    • Certifications/Licensures:

  • Current R.N. licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
  • Current BLS certification

    • Experience:

    • Minimum of 3-5 years of professional nursing experience, in an acute care, urgent care, or primary care setting

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of professional nursing

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

    This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P18.

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

    Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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