Nurse Case Manager

The Guild for Human Services; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision

Employer contribution to retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A dedicated non-profit organization in Concord, Massachusetts is seeking an Entry-level Nurse Case Manager to join a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include monitoring health and safety for students, maintaining medical records, and providing staff training. Qualified candidates must be Registered Nurses with an associate's degree or higher and experience in nursing. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses with an associate's degree and 2 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts regulatory standards is preferred.
• Must be able to undergo a background check process.

Responsibilities

• Act as Nurse Consultant for assigned Group Home students.
• Monitor health and safety issues within all locations.
• Maintain medical records of treatment and medication administration.

Skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Excellent organization and time management skills

Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques

Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations

Regular attendance at work

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)

Knowledge of Massachusetts regulatory standards

2 years Nursing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nurse Case Manager

Role at The Guild for Human Services.

Base pay range: $84,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About the Company

The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

Mission: The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community. At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

About the Role

Nurse Case Manager acts as a committed member of a multi-disciplinary team to help create and maintain goals of health & wellness for an assigned group of students.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Case Manager/ Registered Nurse acts as Nurse Consultant for assigned Group Home students.
• Monitor the health and safety issues within all locations of the school and residence.
• Provide staff training to ensure optimal health and safety standards.
• Provide staff training pertinent to health and safety needs, medical conditions, medical diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Assist in scheduling laboratory testing and medical appointments and participates in health examinations as indicated.
• Maintain medical records including documentation of treatment and medication administration of students.
• Communicate with outside agencies and physicians as necessary.
• Complete initial and annual medical assessments for students.
• Complete annual Individual Health Plans and quarterly assessments.
• Monitor, plan for, and communicate with the team regarding medical appointments, medical issues and other health related matters.
• Communicate with outside agencies, physicians and parents/guardians.
• Participate in designated team meetings and case reviews for students.
• Monitoring Medication systems in residences and school.
• Ensure timely submission of Medication Error Reports.
• Assess certified staff medication administration competence.
• Provide medical on-call coverage at minimum one week monthly.
• Able to attend training as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses who have an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred) with 2 years Nursing experience.
• Preference for additional training specific to nursing practice, such as CDDN.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts regulatory standards is required with preferred experience in regulatory compliance with standards from Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of Public Health (DPH).
• Undergo a background check process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Skills

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de‑escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI).

Preferred Skills

None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

The Guild offers: Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive. Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment. Generous paid time off. Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions. Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations