Nurse Case Manager, Enhanced Step-Down **Sign-On Bonus**

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and well-being of up to 30 participants in the ESD Program, ages 18+
• Attend pre-admission, intake, discharge, and annual participant meetings; review medical records, including current medications and treatments
• Obtain and coordinate medical services for participants with other agencies, specifically referring partner hospitals
• Complete and document participant nursing assessments upon intake and discharge
• Develop and monitor Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) for each participant, as needed
• Review participant medical records and ensure the maintenance of orderly medical records for each participant, complete pharmacy reviews
• Schedule medical appointments, accompany and/or transport participants to medical appointments, advocate for participants, as needed
• Review all physician/medical consult forms after medical visits and assure follow up regarding provider recommendations/prescriptions
• Stay informed and updated on participant health; complete notes and other documentation required by regulation and Agency policy
• Meet with participants referred by partnering hospitals to the ESD program within 24 hours of referral
• Engage individuals in skill building, offer crisis management, collaborate with other service providers, assist individuals in navigating complex systems and collaborate with informal supports in adherence to the CTI model
• Provide CTI case management for a small caseload of assigned participants for approximately 9 months
• Accompany assigned participants to meetings/intake appointments, as needed
• Observe participant progress; adjust supports, make referrals and changes, as needed
• Medication Assistive Personnel (AMAP) courses as needed to ensure staff certifications; conduct annual recertification per OPWDD regulations
• Observe and review staff competency in medication administration, and make recommendations, as needed
• Attend scheduled medical review meetings with ESD Director, CTI & TRS teams
• Respond to on-call matters outside of agency hours, as assigned
• Provide back up for the Human Resources RN for TB screenings, as needed
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards all participant related information

Requirements

• NYS Registered Nurse licensure, required.
• One year of experience working with individuals with mental health and/or I/DD diagnoses, preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
• Must respect confidentiality.
• Must be able to perform duties with repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available for emergencies.
• Must meet NYS RN recertification requirements and maintain active NYS RN certification.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of mental health and developmental disabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Great health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) match upon hire
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays

Pay

• $37.45 - $40.01 Hourly

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.