Nurse Case Manager

Are you a compassionate and motivated RN looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? If so, join our team at The TemPositions Group of Companies as an RN Case Manager and play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of individuals living in our community-based day program.

POSITION DUTIES :

• Supervises RN and LPN and provides oversight and instructions to the nursing staff and direct care staff in the OPWDD certified programs, (24 hours nursing ICF). 
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance related to delegated tasks.
• Monitors and assures the accurate implementation of the health care plan by the nursing staff. 
• In collaboration with Nurse Administrator and VP of Nursing establishes systems for day-to-day medical/nursing operations.  
• Evaluates effectiveness of care plans in meeting all outcomes, goals and objectives to ensure that the best care is provided.   
• Communicates outcomes to the people that reside in our programs, families, caregivers and or service providers.   
• Provides updated reports and ensures proper documentation by staff are being delivered in a professional and timely manner.    
• Monitors compliance with established policies and procedures and takes corrective action to maintain high standards of nursing care.  
• Monitors scheduling and completion of medical appointments as per physician’s recommendation, the needs of the people who reside in our programs and transportation needs.   
• Monitors and ensures completion of documentation as per nursing standards and agency policy. 
• Monitors activities in all clinical areas to ensure that quality services are provided within the framework of Agency policies and procedures and all applicable government regulations. 
• Completes monthly schedules for nurses and assure daily shift are adequately staff with required nursing staff. 
• Monitors the facility medication storage and ensures adequate medical supplies are available at all times and that all equipment are in working order.  Maintains appropriate logs and control count sheets. Oversees prior authorizations for medications and feedings. 
• Collaborates with the physician on the disposition of unscheduled/priority appointment requests.  
• Conducts monthly nurses meetings and provides verbal and written guidance as needed.  Oversees and identifies the need for and arranges and conducts conferences to facilitate resolution of complex issues. 
• Develops and updates the people who we reside in our programs profile with the Residential Coordinator or other service providers for use at clinic appointments and hospitals, to include presenting problems and current medication list. 
• Assigns nursing staff to perform health care treatments/procedures and having taken into consideration the complexity of the procedure(s), the skill/experience of the staff and the health conditions/status of the person receiving services.  Initially trains the staff in the task/activity and regularly observes/monitors to ensure all treatments/procedures are performed correctly. 
• Attends all annual and semi-annual ISP meetings/conferences in the various day programs attended by the individuals we serve in the ICF.   
• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• NYS licenses Registered Nurse.
• Minimum three years nursing experience with one year in supervision.
• C.P.R. certification.
• Knowledge or OPWDD policies and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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