Nursing Case Manager

Community Options Job Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) in Manhattan, NY to deliver home health care to individuals with disabilities, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Starting rate ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience; current RN license required with 2+ years of RN experience. OPWDD experience and Diabetes Education Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing License required.
• Minimum 2 years’ RN experience required.
• OPWDD experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Diabetes Education Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission of new residents to assigned homes.
• Develop plans to meet medical and healthcare needs and ensure appropriate medical follow-up.
• Review lab work and coordinate annual physicals with clinics and hospitals.
• Provide instructions to residents and staff on medical diagnoses, allergies, and diet.
• Clarify medication orders and contact physicians to review status.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Dosage calculation

Documentation

Home health care

Education

Registered Nursing License

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Diabetes Education Certification preferred

OPWDD experience preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Full-TimeRegistered Nurse (RN) in Manhattan,NY to deliver care to individuals with disabilities in a home health setting, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning intervention, implementation, and evaluation.

Starting rate is $90,000-$110,000/ annually, depending upon experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission of new residents to assigned homes.
• Develop plans to guarantee that the medical and healthcare needs of the residents are met and ensures the appropriate medical follow-up.
• Review lab work and coordinates annual physical exams and care with clinics, outside physicians, and hospitals.
• Provide special instructions to resident and home staff related to medical diagnosis, allergies, diet, etc., and is available for ongoing consultation to staff regarding medical problems and healthcare.
• Clarify medication orders and contact physician to review consumer’s status and medication plans.
• Participate in quarterly and Annual Individual Plan (IP) meetings for assigned participants.
• Create and distribute Individual Plan Medical/Health Reports detailing participants’ general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations for each participant.
• Provide documentation regarding individual’s health status for various support people.
• Make referrals for needed medical services and ensure that follow-up care is pursued.
• Provide quarterly in-service training for support staff.
• Advises supervisor of all concerns and/or issues related to the provision of nursing services.
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Current Nursing License required.
• OPWDD experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an RN.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Diabetes Education Certification preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures related to medical dosages.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.
• Valid Driver’s License

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer

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