Nurse Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation of aged and disabled adults.
• Serve as court-appointed guardian for incompetent adults.
• Assess daily needs and provide case management to Medicaid residents of Adult Care Homes needing enhanced personal care services.
• Provide in-home services to aged and disabled adults to help them remain safely in their homes.
• Maintain oversight of Adult Care Homes and provide guidance and support to individuals considering opening new Adult Care Homes.
• Offer case management to aged and disabled adults receiving Adult Day Care services.
• Monitor the operations of Adult Day Care centers.
• Handle intake and provide information and referrals for all Adult Services.
• Provide transportation for Medicaid recipients to all Medicaid-covered medical appointments.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of medical, behavioral, and psychological problems and their treatments.
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and intervention techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• General knowledge of casework supervision and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients and apply assessment techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and plan work efficiently.

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work or a four-year degree in a human service field with at least 15 semester hours in related courses.
• One year of social work experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Full-time and part-time permanent employees receive health insurance coverage with Aetna. Premiums are pro-rated based on hours worked.
• Dental Insurance: Employees have the option to purchase dental insurance from MetLife. Two plans are available with different premium rates.
• Life Insurance: Full-time and part-time permanent employees receive term life insurance through Reliance Standard Life. Coverage is paid by the county and starts after 30 days of employment.
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Active full-time permanent employees can purchase short-term disability insurance through UNUM. Coverage is 60% of weekly salary for up to 52 weeks.
• Flexible Benefit Plan: Includes options for medical, dental, dependent care, dependent day care, and health/dental reimbursement accounts.
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans: Full-time and part-time permanent employees can participate in these retirement savings plans offered by Johnston County.
• NC Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System: Automatic enrollment in the North Carolina State Government Retirement System with matching contributions.