Nurse Case Manager

The TemPositions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The TemPositions Group is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (BSN minimum) to assess patients, develop and intervene in health care plans, and supervise Licensed Practical Nurses on shift in a healthcare facility.

The role emphasizes advocacy, coordination with physicians, documentation, and collaboration across care teams from admission to discharge. CPR certification and strong communication are required, with at least two years of disability care experience.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN minimum).
• Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of pertinent health resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• CPR Certification.
• Complies with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses each person receiving services to determine needs and health care outcomes.
• Develops and updates health care plans and provides direct medical/nursing services.
• Oversees implementation of care plans and trains staff.
• Evaluates plan effectiveness and communicates outcomes.
• Refer to other health providers and schedule follow-ups.
• Ensures proper documentation of care and progress.
• Identifies need for conferences and consults with Nurse Supervisor.
• Maintains ongoing communication with physicians, supervisors and clinicians.
• Collaborates with care team from admission through discharge.
• May accompany individuals to clinics or outings.
• Develops strategies to prevent hospital admissions and deteriorations.
• Reviews clinic visit summaries and implements doctor orders.
• Updates patient profiles with care providers for appointments.
• Conducts regular medication administration observations and documentation.
• Oversees medication procedures and accountability with staff.
• Provides direct oversight to LPNs on shift and reports issues.
• In absence, supervises Direct Care staff and Day Program Nurse.

Skills

NYS RN license

BSN

Communication skills

CPR certification

Disability care experience

Education

NYS Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN minimum)

Job description

Responsible for nursing assessment, writing of diagnoses, developing and intervening in the persons receiving services health care plans to ensure quality care in the most efficient manner. Advocates for health and accesses hospital and specialty clinic services. Provides supervision to the Licensed Practical Nurse(s) on shift.

POSITION DUTIES:

1. Assesses each person receiving services to determine and identify needs, issues, resources, and health care outcomes. Identifies individual’s development strengths and health care needs. Obtains emergency medical care when necessary.
2. Develops and updates health care plan to address assessed needs. Provides direct medical/nursing services to assigned individuals as presented.
3. Oversees the implementation of the health care plan by training persons receiving services, family, and/or caregivers. Trains and oversees staff in carrying out treatment plans relating to health needs on an ongoing basis.
4. Evaluates effectiveness of plan in meeting outcomes. Communicates outcomes to patients, families, caregivers, or service providers.
5. Refers to other health providers, as needed. Schedules follow-up medical appointments according to medical recommendations.
6. Ensures proper documentation of persons receiving services care and progress. Details acute and chronic health problems and interventions; reviews, medication, hospitalizations, clinics, weights, and dietary concerns.
7. Identifies the need for, and arranges and conducts conferences to facilitate resolution of complex issues. Consults with Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor, as needed.
8. Maintains ongoing communication with attending physicians, supervisors, and other health care practitioners (Clinicians).
9. Works collaboratively with all involved personnel in managing the person receiving service's care from admission through discharge.
10. May accompany persons receiving services to clinics, recreation outings, social outings, etc.
11. Develops strategies to prevent acute hospital admissions and/or deteriorations.
12. Reviews incoming clinic visit summaries and chart in progress notes the results of doctor visits then implements orders in a timely manner.
13. Develops and updates patient’s profile with the Residential Coordinator or other service providers for use at clinic appointments and hospitals, to include presenting problems and current medication list.
14. Conducts on-going reviews of medication administration documentation and monthly reviews of medexes.
15. Conducts regularly scheduled observations and pouring (procedures) of medication administration procedures performed by medication certified personnel.
16. Regularly reviews procedures for medication receipt storage or accountability with Charge Nurse providing assistance in implementing corrective action as necessary.
17. Provides direct oversight to Licensed Practical Nurse on shift, reporting problems and corrective action to Charge Nurse.
18. In the absence of the Residential Coordinator and/or Shift Supervisor, directly supervises Direct Care staff for all individual care responsibilities.
19. Maintains close contact with individual’s Day Program Nurse to ensure all medical/nursing needs are met in the Day Program. Provides health assessments and doctor's orders where needed.
20. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. NYS Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN minimum).
2. Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with disabilities.
3. Extensive knowledge of pertinent health resources.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. CPR Certification.
6. Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Adheres to the agency's corporate compliance program, including the code of business conduct, the NYS and federal false claims acts, whistleblower protections and mandatory reporting. Completes corporate compliance training at least annually. Fully cooperates in all corporate compliance investigations and reviews.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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