Registered Nurse Case Manager

Overview

• Serve as a vital link between medical services and residents, ensuring comprehensive nursing care and compliance with regulations.
• Provide direct nursing care, assessments, and individualized plans for residents with developmental disabilities.
• Supervise and train staff in nursing tasks, protective health measures, and medication administration.
• Monitor health status, labs, and treatment efficacy, ensuring timely communication with clinical personnel.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation to reflect outcomes and nursing notes.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement projects.
• Utilize electronic health record systems for care coordination and interface with external providers.
• Provide patient-centered care, ensuring confidentiality, emotional support, and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct physical examinations and develop individualized nursing care plans for residents.
• Coordinate acute and ongoing health services, ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates.
• Train staff in health and hygiene practices, communicable disease control, and seizure management.
• Evaluate clinical performance of direct support staff in medication administration and diabetic care.
• Ensure training documentation and post-training testing are accurately maintained.
• Monitor residents’ health and behavioral status, ensuring timely updates to clinical personnel.
• Participate in agency quality improvement initiatives to enhance client outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support to staff regarding nursing tasks and client-specific health issues.

Job Requirements

• Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and minimum three years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with intellectually disabled populations and managerial roles preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and care coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and agency policies preferred.