Registered Nurse Case Manager

Overview

• Serve as a vital link between medical services and residents, ensuring comprehensive nursing care and adherence to healthcare standards.
• Provide direct nursing care and perform routine medical procedures within the scope of nursing practice.
• Supervise and support LPNs, AMAP, and Direct Support Professionals in nursing tasks and activities.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, updating them annually or as needed.
• Coordinate acute and ongoing health services, monitoring health status and prescribed treatment efficacy.
• Conduct regular nursing assessments and maintain accurate medical record documentation.
• Provide training to staff on health measures, medication administration, and client-specific medical issues.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Deliver nursing care as prescribed, ensuring compliance with recognized standards and regulations.
• Perform physical examinations and assessments for program participants upon entry and quarterly thereafter.
• Coordinate health services and communicate findings to clinical personnel effectively.
• Train staff on health methodologies, communicable disease control, and client-specific medical issues.
• Evaluate clinical performance of direct support staff annually, ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Maintain documentation of training curriculums, attendance, and testing outcomes.
• Utilize electronic health record systems for care coordination and documentation management.
• Support agency initiatives to enhance patient-centered care and confidentiality.

Job Requirements

• Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and minimum 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with intellectually disabled populations and managerial roles preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and care coordination tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and healthcare policies.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered care and maintaining confidentiality.