Nurse Care Coordinator

KenCrest; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KenCrest is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) in Stratford, CT. This full-time hybrid role blends in-field visits, in-office work, and remote collaboration to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will partner with Program Managers, complete health assessments, document nursing notes in the EMR, and ensure timely treatments, follow-up, and education for direct care staff across assigned homes.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
• DDS nursing orientation upon hire or 6 months after hire.
• Certified in Health care provider CPR (BLS).
• 3 years' nursing experience working with people with developmental disabilities, preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook, Microsoft Office).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clear criminal record and other background checks as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care for an assigned caseload in a residential setting.
• Complete required Health Assessments and document FOCUS nursing notes in EMR.
• Manage hospitalizations and biweekly home visits.
• Provide education and training to direct care providers to uphold continuity of care.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to coordinate treatment, appointments, and follow-up.

Skills

RN license

DDS nursing orientation

BLS CPR certified

nursing experience with disabilities

computer literacy

driver's license

background checks

Education

RN license (CT)

Job description

Stratford, CT
Full-time, Monday through Friday
Hybrid role combining in-field, in-office, and remote work
Professional Nursing Position (RN)
KenCrest is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) to provide comprehensive care coordination and management services to an assigned caseload of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on optimizing health outcomes, improving quality of life, and reducing healthcare costs for supported individuals by ensuring those individuals receive appropriate, timely, and efficient care. The Nurse Care Coordinator acts as a liaison between the supported individuals, families, healthcare providers, and community resources, and acts as an educator and mentor for Direct Support Staff in the homes.
As our Nurse Care Coordinator, you will collaborate with Program Managers to coordinate and manage all treatment, care, appointments, and follow up for an assigned caseload, complete all required Health Assessments on supported individuals, document FOCUS nursing notes in EMR system, manage hospitalizations, conduct biweekly home visits, provide education and training to direct care providers to uphold continuity of care, and are accountable for completion of all assigned tasks.
Offering a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
• DDS nursing orientation upon hire or 6 months after hire
• Certified in Health care provider CPR (BLS)
• 3 years' nursing experience working with people with developmental disabilities, preferred
• Basic computer knowledge (i.e. Outlook, Microsoft Office)
• Valid Driver's License
• Clear criminal record and other background checks in accordance with state requirements

IND124
Annual