Nurse Care Manager

East Bay Community Action Program • Barrington, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse Care Manager for our Behavioral Health Services Division at our 2 Old County Road location in Barrington, RI. We are seeking highly professional and motivated individuals who enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team in a community health setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the RI Department of Health.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• Previous experience in an electronic medical record (EMR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of skilled office-based and community-based nursing services in support of patient treatment plans and documented orders by physicians, and/or advanced practice registered nurses, and/or physician assistants within scope of license and experience.
• Provide ongoing health assessment (identify health issues, behaviors, needs, barriers, etc.) and all other assessments which are appropriate for the nursing scope of practice.
• Ensure that all screening tests are up to date with results recorded in the electronic medical record.
• Triage walk-in patients as well as conduct telephone triage to determine patient need and disposition.
• Build relationships with medical providers within the organization and in the community, which will provide the nurse with a network of physical health resources.
• Record and administer medications prescribed by the team physician/psychiatrist; evaluate and chart medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects.
• Complete Prior Authorization procedures based on patient’s insurance requirements as needed.
• Develop and maintain disease or problem-focused patient plans of care.
• Participate in all daily or organizational team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and utilization of an electronic medical record and electronic prescribing.
• Complete all necessary documentation in compliance with State and Regulatory Agency policies and procedures, and with published Center standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Exceptional healthcare benefits with heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance through BCBSRI
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% company match after 1 year
• Substantial paid time off including vacation, 12 holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement and paid CEU opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree