RN Nurse Case Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversight of 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.
• Travel as needed within 100 miles of main Sturbridge office.

Marginal Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Complete Agency Nursing Orientation.
• Handle all projects with a positive attitude.
• Establish rapport with the disabled population, their families, co-workers and service providers.
• Organized, dependable and even temperament; good phone manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of employees.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach and file.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
• 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.