Registed Nurse Care Manager - Pediatrics

at Partnership Health Center in Missoula, Montana, United States

Job Description

CLOSING DATE: 06/21/2026 05:00 PMBARGAINING UNIT: This position will be covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) once negotiations are complete. Until then, the role will follow current organizational policies and procedures. SCHEDULING/HOURS OF WORK: Regular, Full-Time, 40 Hours Per WeekThis position will provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients, including health assessments, administering medications, immunizations, and treatments.Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 18,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services – medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.DEFINITION:Performs work as a registered nurse, as a member of primary care medical teams to provide care management throughout a multiple county region for the Partnership Health Center (PHC).REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:Maintains an active patient caseload. Develops strategies with the care team consistent with a patient-centered medical home to manage complex medical needs for clients with complex medical conditions.Works within the PHC model for chronic disease self-management to provide patient and family education and develop goals that result in improved health outcomes. Develops comprehensive care plans and provides documentation as appropriate or required. Makes visits to clients in their homes or at other locations outside the PHC as necessary. Establishes a quality measurement system for all clients in the individual caseload to objectively measure client outcomes, compare and analyze disease burdens, and predict medical expense. Coordinates hospital discharges with client, family, and hospital care team. Participates in multi-disciplinary conferences, serving as a clinical resource for medical providers, dental, mental health and psycho-social case managers. Provides clinical work directions for Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants, serves as a clinical resource, and contributes to performance management efforts. OTHER DUTIES:Performs related duties as required or directed.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Clinic Director or designee.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: NoneWORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Works closely with Partnership Health Center medical care teams, hospital case managers or social workers, other case managers (ex; home health, public health, mental health etc.) and medical providers in the community who are working with clients on their caseload.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of quality management processes. Working knowledge of client confidentiality, and the ethical and legal requirements of the profession. Working knowledge of nursing practices related to acute and chronic complex medical conditions such as cancer, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, and chronic pain conditions. Working knowledge of chronic disease self-management strategies. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance. Working knowledge o