NURSE - PART-TIME

Bergens Promise Inc • Hackensack, NJ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bergen’s Promise is the designated Care Management Organization (CMO) for Bergen County and a proud partner in the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC). We are a mission-driven, nonprofit social service organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We partner with youth up to age 21 and their families who may be navigating behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance use, and/or developmental challenges. Our work is grounded in the Wraparound Model of Care, a family-centered and strengths-based approach that brings together each youth’s Child and Family Team to build upon the unique strengths, values, needs, and resources of the youth, family, and community. This collaborative approach is at the heart of how Bergen’s Promise supports youth and families in achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes. This is a Part-Time position with hours of 25 hours per week. The schedule is three days per week in the office, with specific days determined by new hire availability and the Nurse Manager (flexible).

Requirements

• RN License in the State of New Jersey
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Nursing (BSN or ADN) from an accredited nursing program required
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health Care management preferred/pediatric experience desired
• Maintain a high level professionalism
• Culturally competent and responsive
• Ability to work with energy and enthusiasm
• Experience with community relations, resource development, and Wraparound process are a plus
• Computer literate and proficiency in writing skills
• Be able to work under supervision and as part of a community team
• Valid driver’s license is required; MUST maintain required vehicle insurance according to Agency mandate

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Participation in the Wraparound model of collaboration within the Child Family Team model as it pertains to the development of self-management health goals to be included in the service plan.
• Facilitate regular contact via phone calls and face to face meetings with youth/families to monitor progress and provide support for the self-management goals included in the service plan.
• Assist assigned families with identifying a primary care provider and coordinate health care goals within the interdisciplinary care team.
• Obtain applicable metabolic levels and information for assigned youth from primary care providers and school nurses if applicable.
• Provide health education and promotion to youth and families as related to their individual needs.
• Facilitate the engagement of youth and families in community supports which may include preparing youth and family for pending appointments and accompanying youth and families on appointments to reduce youth/family apprehension.
• Participate in transitional care and follow-up planning on assigned youth.
• Adhere to Medicaid standards and regulations governing targeted case management.
• Ensure that documentation is posted within the electronic record and filed in hard chart within required time frames and compliant with the applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide input and/or applicable information for the development of Individual Service Plans.
• Comply with Agency required critical/unusual incident report protocol.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Identify new community resources and barriers, and ensure this information is conveyed to the Nurse Manager.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to identify, monitor and report outcome measures of BHH.
• Adhere to the Agency Code of Ethics in addition to applicable professional boards and maintain appropriate professional demeanor and personal appearance.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards and maintain client confidentiality.
• Ensure individual punctuality at all required meetings.
• Attend all required Agency and outside trainings.
• Meet with the Nurse Manager on a regular basis for consultation and supervision.
• Attend meetings and events as designated by Management.
• Comply with all of the Agency’s policies and procedures as specified in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform all additional responsibilities as assigned by members of Executive Management Team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with reasonable employee contributions
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Agency-funded pension plan, with Bergen’s Promise contributing a percentage of eligible employees’ annual salary after one year of employment
• 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plan options available upon employment
• Agency-funded life insurance and Long-Term Care benefits
• Company-funded wellness incentives and employee wellness initiatives
• Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

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