Remote Nurse Case Manager

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves direct nursing care, health assessments, and the development of personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will work closely with a team to monitor health needs, train staff, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to improving patient outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing care and patient assessment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to manage electronic health records and coordinate care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor health status and ensure accurate medical record documentation.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Health Monitoring

Training and Development

Electronic Health Records Management

Education

NYS Licensed RN

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal regulations.
• Use nursing process to make continuing assessments of the individuals with developmental disabilities' total health needs.
• Maintain direct interaction with consumers on a regular basis, but in no case, at a frequency of less than once per week.
• Perform nursing assessments, by direct physical examination, of each consumer upon entry into the program quarterly (at a minimum) thereafter.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for nursing service. The nursing care plan must be updated at least annually or whenever there is a significant change in the consumer’s condition.
• Coordinate all acute and ongoing health services, as indicated by need and regulatory mandate.
• Monitor health and behavioral status, labs, and efficacy of prescribed treatments. Ensure timely communication of findings to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Ensure that all medical record documentation is accurate, timely, and outcome-based and reflected in the nursing notes.
• Provide initial and ongoing training to staff in all nursing tasks, functions, protective and preventive health measures that include but are not limited to:
• Appropriate health and hygiene methodologies
• Control of communicable diseases and infections
• Detection of signs and symptoms of illness, first aid for accidents or illness, and basic skills required to meet the health needs of the consumers
• Client-specific medical/health related issues
• Seizure management
• Ensure that training in the above noted areas is given to all new hires and per diems prior to their assuming client-specific work assignments.
• Provide training and ongoing support to direct care staff regarding medication administration, tube feeding, and diabetic care utilizing the standard curriculum approved by OPWDD.
• In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, interview and determine candidacy of L.P.N applicants.
• Responsible for supervision, discipline, and scheduling of L.P.N staff hours.
• Conduct annual clinical performance evaluations for unlicensed direct support staff for procedures that include but are not limited to: medication administration, tube feeding, and insulin administration. Evaluations must become part of the employee’s annual performance evaluation.
• Maintain documentation of all training curriculums, attendance, and post-training testing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience and ability in working with electronic health record management, electronic care coordination, and electronic health record interface with external service providers.
• Active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• NYS licensed RN.