Registered Nurse Case Manager - Sign on Bonus Eligible!

About the role

Nurse Case Manager - Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Responsibilities

• Compliance with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations;
• Compliance with DPH, DMH, Joint Commission, DEA and all other regulatory agencies as required;
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria;
• Monitoring of patient needs related to filling practitioner orders, administration of medications, monitoring vital signs, coordinating medical care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS/CIWA);
• Assist with medication prior authorizations;
• Assist with laboratory (blood) draws, supply monitoring, and sample handling;
• Assist with urine drug screening, ordering of labs, and results reporting to practitioner;
• Complete case coordination activities to ensure medical care coordination, including: PCP contact within 72 hours of new intakes and every 6 months, obtaining last physical report (as available), contact with patient within 72 hours post-hospitalization, contact with patient 24 hours post-ER visit when notified, medication reconciliation upon intake, and other care coordination activities as assigned by Program Director/Clinical team;
• Assist with discharge planning and medical care coordination activities;
• Provide brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management and safety planning;
• Provide psychoeducation to both patients and staff related to medical/nursing areas of expertise;
• Ensure patient care is meeting best practice standards;
• Ensure compliance with all governing regulations and payor guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
• Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures;
• Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
• Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy;
• Responsible for the fiscal management i.e. nursing budge for the unit;
• Participate in quality assurance and implementing quality improvement planning, including Tally Card, CQI and/or failure mode projects;
• Reviews Incident Reports and Sentinel Events, as required;
• Provide supervision for nursing staff, medical assistant/CNA personnel;
• Participate in all required committee meetings;
• Responsible for the proper disposal of medications;
• Responsible for the scheduling of nurses in order to maintains adequate nursing staffing patterns in order to manage the day-to-day operation of the unit;
• Maintains both open and closed charts for correct and complete documentation;
• Assists in the development and monitoring of programming schedules;
• Attends monthly Nurse Managers meeting to maintain consistency in nursing practice;
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Site Director of CBHC Services/ COO to insure safe and appropriate operation of the program(s).

Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion.
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner.
• TB screening
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO`s electronic medical records
• Ability to provide leadership and program development within an outpatient site
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of direct care experience is recommended within a behavioral health &/or substance use disorder treatment setting
• Two years supervisory experience preferred
• Current & unrestricted license in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse