HCBA RN Intake Case Manager
Company: Libertana
Location: Madera
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Position: HCBA
RN Intake Case Manager Pay Range: $90,000 - $105,000 PER YR
Reporting To: HCBA Intake Manager/Lead Intake RN Work Type: Field
(Must be based in California) Must be willing to travel to these
areas: Monterey, Santa Cruz, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Kings,
Amador, Tuolumne, Merced, San Benito, Stanislaus, and Calaveras.
And will conduct up to 2 visits a day, 4-6 visits a week. POSITION
SUMMARY: The Intake RN Case Manager is responsible for completing
assessments for applicant clients waiting to be enrolled in the
HCBA waiver. Completing the assessments might also include
communication with Physician and identifying, organizing, and
monitoring of services needed for the applicant. QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a current, unsuspended, un-revoked license to practice as
a Registered Nurse in California. Knowledge of current Nursing
Practice Act. The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is the body of
California law that mandates the Board to set out the scope of
practice and responsibilities for RNs. The NPA is located in the
California Business and Professions Code starting with Section
2700. Regulations which specify the implementation of the law
appear in the California Code of Regulations. Possesses current CPR
certification. Proficient in the use of computers. Minimum two (2)
years’ experience in a home health organization, primary care
clinic, or a health facility preferred. Minimum of one (1) year
experience in healthcare quality management preferred. Current and
satisfactory report on pre-employment physical examination
including TB Screening Test or chest X-ray as required by Agency
policies and procedures. Must be free from signs of infection and
illness. Exercises excellent judgment and possesses knowledge of
current nursing practices, with demonstrated exemplary clinical,
analytical, and documentation skills. Possesses good written and
verbal communication skills. Fluent in English. Must be a licensed
driver with an automobile that is insured and is in good working
order, in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Registered Nurse will
use the nursing process to assess the patient’s medical needs. The
Agency will make reasonable accommodations to allow otherwise
qualified applicants with disabilities to perform essential
functions. The RN will provide and maintain proper licensure and
provide such to the Agency. Provides nursing services, as part of
the Intake Team, for each assigned client. Ensures proper tracking,
charting, progress notes and case records for each applicant client
within time guidelines and assures completion according to Agency’s
policies and procedures. Documents patient intervention and
response for accurate intervention using established guidelines.
Ensures proper timekeeping and scheduling, as discussed with
supervisor. Works collaboratively with the Social Worker on intake
team. Completes assessments based on the timeline determined upon a
participant’s waitlist status. Follow up with the participant after
emergency and inpatient facility admission. Reports all incidents
and issues that arise before, after or during an assessment to the
lead RN. Maintain all scheduled visits on the calendar. Review all
documents associated with the applicant in order to be prepared
before completing assessment. Completes all assessments within the
outlined timeframe which is stated in the HCBA policy and procedure
handbook. Manage complaints from clients, families and friends.
Reports all signs of abuse or neglect to DHCS and the Ombudsman (if
abuse or neglect occurs in an RCFE) or DHCS and APS (if abuse or
neglect occurs in PH). Reports fraud. Reviews the Significant
Incident Reports (SIRs) with client and staff, as necessary.
Participates in Education, Training and Quality Improvement
Activities. Monitors compliance and assists Agency in maintaining
compliance with Federal, State, Local, and HIPAA Regulations, as
well as Joint Commission Standards and Labor Laws. Screens
applications/applicants for HCBA Waiver to determine if the
applicant meets the minimum HCBA Waiver LOC eligibility
requirements. Schedules and conducts comprehensive health and
psychosocial Intake assessments of participants’ medical needs,
diagnosis, functional and cognitive abilities, and environmental
and social needs, to determine which service(s) are required to
meet participants’ needs and preferences in the community. Works
with MSW to perform initial evaluations and works with applicant,
his or her legal representative, circle of support, physician and
providers to develop a Plan of Treatment in order to: Develop goals
associated with the participant’s assessed needs, individual
circumstances, and preferences. Mitigate risk and minimize
disruptions in services. Identify when services outlined in POT are
available through friends, family, and/or publicly funded programs.
Implement the POT, which includes identifying service providers and
community resources to help assure the timely, effective, and
efficient mobilization and allocation of services. Identify (and
train, if necessary), backup caregivers who are willing and able to
provide unpaid support if and when waiver service providers are not
available. Provide information, education, counseling, and advocacy
to, and on behalf of, participants. Provides information, education
counseling, and advocacy to, and on behalf of participants.
Respects the patient's and family's rights and property as defined
by the federal and state laws. Always maintains and conserves
confidentiality of patient and agency information conforming to
HIPAA regulations. Regularly attends and participates in scheduled
case conferences, staff meetings and Agency in-services (in person,
by phone, or by web). Participates in appropriate continuing
education as may be requested and/or required by immediate
supervisor. Regularly self-assesses nursing skills and educational
needs to meet the nursing care requirements of patients assigned
for care. Upgrades professional skills and attends in-services and
continuing education classes as needed. Attends all State mandated
in-service trainings. Conforms to all agency policies and
procedures. Provides Agency of current licensure for RN. Maintains
licensure and provides Agency proof of such. Maintain all required
credentials up-to-date. Familiarity with Title 22. Maintains
comfortable work environment for all employees. Maintains constant
communication with department team. Enhances efficiency and
productivity of procedures and employees. Maintains positive
customer satisfaction/service. Driving may be required to
geographical areas that are covered by the company. Performs other
duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Stand, sit, talk, hear,
and use of hands and fingers to operate computer, telephone, and
keyboard on a frequent basis up to 40% of the time. Reach, stoop,
kneel and bend up to 20% of the time Moderate amount of walking up
to 15% of the time. Moderate amount of driving up to 25%of the
time. Close vision requirements due to computer work on a frequent
basis Light to moderate lifting may be required up to 25lbs on a
frequent basis. Pushing and pulling up to 25lbs.
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