RN Nurse Case Manager

Venture Community Services Inc•Sturbridge, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Residential Case Manager reports to the Director of Nursing. The RN will assist in the care coordination for the individuals served within the organization. This includes attending visits to the Health Care Provider (HCP), establishing plans of care, and facilitating health education and training to persons served, caregivers, and/or residential staff in order to ensure the health and safety of the people served. The RN must have a general understanding of MAP and work a flexible schedule adapted to meet the needs of the agency. This is a Part-Time hourly position.

Requirements

Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
At least one year of full time working experience as an LPN.
Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.
Employee must possess the knowledge; skills and abilities listed above and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job.
Employee must be able to speak, read and write in fluent English.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts by the Board of Registration.
Two years of experience as a registered nurse.
Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the developmentally disabled population preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee a shared caseload with the LPN Case Managers.
Have a general understanding of MAP regulations.
Conduct regular visits to residences to identify and provide plans of care for individuals.
Identify areas of non-compliance and report to the Residential House Manager and Program Director and work with staff to achieve MAP compliance.
Review and collate medical information through encounter forms, physical exams, and case studies provided by the Program Directors in both internal and external data management systems.
Attend specific medical appointments for individuals as needed.
Maintain confidentiality in keeping with HIPPA regulations and positive demeanor while successfully juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
Review and document on nursing plans of care monthly, after each hospitalization, or as needed.
Assist in discharge instructions, medical treatments or medication changes to the Residential House Manager and all staff.
Provide required health and nursing related training and education to staff on an annual and as needed basis.
Identify safety risks and possible alternatives and advocate for the rights of all individuals.
Handle related job duties in compliance with agency’s Programmatic Policy Manual.
Be flexible and able to prioritize nursing and medical needs on a day by day basis.
Varies duties as assigned.
Travel as needed within 100 miles of main Sturbridge office.
Ensure programs maintain the standards outlined in the Department of Developmental Services mission statement, the Survey and Certification Tool, as well as requirements of Performance Based Objectives.
Attend and/or participate in training of the residential staff during their staff meetings.
Attend monthly nursing team meetings.
Implement the agency mission through service delivery, staff development, and resource acquisition.
Provide recommendations to your supervisor regarding ways to improve the current systems.
Observe all Agency policies and procedures.
Accept responsibility and accountability as part of the position.
Maintain confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Maintain CPR, AED & Safety Care certifications.