Nurse Case Manager

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and safety issues within all locations of the school and residence.
• Provide staff training to ensure optimal health and safety standards.
• Provide staff training pertinent to health and safety needs, medical conditions, medical diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Aid in scheduling laboratory testing and medical appointments and participate in health examinations as indicated.
• Maintain medical records including documentation of treatment and medication administration of students.
• Communicate with outside agencies and physicians as necessary.
• Complete initial and annual medical assessments for students.
• Complete annual Individual Health Plans and quarterly assessments.
• Monitor, plan for, and communicate with the team regarding medical appointments, medical issues and other health related matters.
• Communicate with outside agencies, physicians and parents/guardians.
• Participate in designated team meetings and case reviews for students.
• Maintain and monitor medication systems in residences and school.
• Ensure timely submission of Medication Error Reports.
• Assess certified staff medication administration competence.
• Provide medical on-call coverage at minimum one week monthly.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI).