Community Care Manager (RN or LPN)

Kendal System Careers•Hanover, NH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Kendal at Hanover is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community seeking a Community Care Manager (RN or LPN) to provide support and oversight for resident care coordination, physical and psychological wellbeing, and transitions in care for residents across the Kendal community. The primary focus of this role is ensuring residents are residing in the appropriate level of care and collaborating with them and their interdisciplinary team when transitions are needed, including short-stays, respite stays, direct admissions, and permanent transitions to higher levels of care. As one of the Nurse Supervisors on duty, this role also provides supervision and support to nursing staff and may assume direct nursing care duties including medication administration and wound care.

Requirements

Current LPN or RN licensure in the State of New Hampshire and be in good standing without provisions
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all ages, especially the geriatric population
Able to walk, stand, and bend most of the shift
Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in post-acute care settings
Experience in geriatrics
Experience in care management

Responsibilities

Identifying clinical needs and coordinating services and placement
Conducting care plan and family meetings
Developing initial care plans
Completing CARES tools and admission assessments
Establishing close relationships with residents and serving as primary contact for health and wellness needs
Engaging with residents during wellness visits
Documenting daily work with residents in the medical record
Creating reminders as needed for identified gaps in documentation
Keeping up to date on NH state laws and ensuring efficient surveys
Providing clinical oversight and supervision to nursing staff
Providing timely feedback for evaluations and mentoring
Offering guidance and training to clinical staff during orientation
Administering medication and providing treatments