Job Abstract

Healthcare Access Maryland’s (HCAM) MATCH Program works with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services to ensure all children in foster care receive health services and their health needs are met. The Registered Nurse Medical Case Manager provides case management for the MATCH program by collaborating with foster parents, parents, and all other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate holistic healthcare for children in the MATCH program.

The primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Required to complete responsibilities in a Hybrid work environment. Hybrid is defined as a flexible work model that supports a blend of in the physical office (1-2 days per week) and partially remote workplace.
• Coordinate holistic healthcare for children in MATCH program by partnering with the foster parents, child welfare caseworkers, biological parents, managed care organizations, and healthcare providers.
• Ensure the health care needs of children in foster care are being met in a timely manner.
• Identify children at risk for health issues/exacerbation of illness and monitor closely.
• Attends weekly team meetings to review case assignments and transfers.
• Provide resources, recommendations, and education to caregivers.
• Complete home visits as necessary to assess children’s health needs and provide education to caregivers.
• Assist foster care families with navigating the Health Choice system in establishing a medical home for children in the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) foster care system.
• Prioritize care and contacts based on urgency- including ability to multi-task with accuracy.
• Document case management assessments, activities, treatment plans and resolutions in BCDSS and the MATCH Program database.
• Participate in Family Involvement and Team Decision Meetings as required.
• Participate in staff, community, professional and inter-agency meetings and conferences.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college/university
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland. 
• Relevant clinical experience providing services to families and children, preferably in a public health/community setting.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal & communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Computer literate specifically MS Word, Excel, Access, and Google Suite. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Ambulate 3 blocks or more.
• Sit for extended periods.
• Lift 15 lbs.

Safety & Health Responsibilities

HCAM is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees, clients served, volunteers and visitors. As part of this commitment, HCAM has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards.

With this understanding, all employees are required to: Adhere to all local, state and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all HCAM and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor; practice standard precautions (formerly universal precautions) at all times, and; participate in mandatory or available safety training.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to both indoor and outdoor conditions. The employee will be subject to noise.

Our Culture 

HCAM is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our commitment to support our employees and the Marylanders we serve.

HCAM's DEI Vision Statement: To be regarded as a leader in equitable access to health care through policy and practices, and a workplace whose culture promotes diversity, values its team, and fosters inclusion.