Nurse Care Coordinator

KenCrest; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KenCrest in Stratford, CT is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) to provide comprehensive care coordination and management for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The role emphasizes optimizing health outcomes and collaborating with families, healthcare providers, and community resources.

This full-time, hybrid position combines in-field, in-office, and remote work.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the State of Connecticut (CT).
• DDS nursing orientation upon hire or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all treatment, care, appointments, and follow up for an assigned caseload.
• Complete Health Assessments for supported individuals and document FOCUS nursing notes in EMR.
• Manage hospitalizations and biweekly home visits; provide education to direct care providers.

Skills

Nurse care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education & training

Education

RN license CT

DDS nursing orientation

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

EMR system

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