RN Care Manager - Per Diem

Boldage-Pace; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager in Oceanport, NJ. The RN will assess participants’ care needs, provide nursing interventions, and evaluate outcomes across clinic, center, and home settings. Collaboration with the IDT and delegation of tasks will be essential.

The role requires a BSN, NJ RN license, and BLS within 90 days; experience with frail seniors and home or managed care is preferred. On-site duties and flexible scheduling support community-based care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• State RN License required; NJ license designation.
• BLS required (within 90 days of employment).
• Experience with frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience in home care or managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical nursing care as part of the IDT.
• Coordinate home care plans and communicate with providers.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call triage for participants.
• Serve as liaison between participants, families and care teams.
• Maintain accurate nursing assessments and documentation.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN License

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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Oceanport, NJ, US

Salary Range: $43.00 To $49.00 Hourly

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!

Why work with us?

• A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.
• Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.

Competitive Compensation:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with Match*
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

BE PART OF OUR MISSION!

Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.

Registered Nurse Care Manager

SUMMARY: The RN Care Manageris responsibleforassessing the care needs of participants, provides nursing and healthcare interventions, and evaluates outcomes of care of participants on an ongoing basis. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), develops plans of care to meet participants’ needs. Delegates tasks to clinic, center, and homecare aides according to participant needs and care plans. Collaborates and communicates with the primary care provider, clinic staff, and other members of the IDT. Provides care to participants in the clinic, center, and participant homes as needed.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality clinical care and serves as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Provide nursing care in the center, clinic, contracted facilities, and participants’ homes according to each participant’s plan of care. (NJ: inaccordance with the State of New Jersey Nursing Practice Act, N.J.S.A. 45:11-23 et seq., as interpreted by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, and written job descriptions. Services provided shall be documented in the participant's medical record ).
• Participate in 24/7 “on-call” process for triage of participants and their needs.
• Assess, plan, and coordinate participants’ home care services. Provide input to the IDT in developing home care plan interventions. The nursing care needs of the participant shall be assessed only by a registered professional nurse.
• Monitor participants’ acute and chronic care needs in all settings. Provide coordination and direct care as indicated topromote continued care in the community or promote optimal institutionalcare (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospital, etc.) as needed.
• Ensure timely follow-up by providers on specialist visits and will assist withobtaining specialist reports, facility documentation, and labs if needed.
• Reconcile facility MARs for your assigned panel of participants monthly to ensure accuracy and medication adherence, notify provider of any discrepancies.
• Notify participants of normal test results.
• Complete timely and accurate nursing assessments in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement nursing-related care plan interventions.
• Teach participants, caregivers and families about self-care, medications, healthy lifestyles, infection control and safety to promote optimal health and safety.
• Review and revises goalsand approaches to participants’ care in coordination with participant , family, caregiver and interdisciplinary team.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement comprehensive plansof care for participants.
• Develop and maintain positiverelationships and communication with co-workers, participants and their families/significant others, and members of the community.
• Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant nursing, self-care and functional needs related to the participant’s health problems.
• Supports OT as a back up to performing the duties of Home Care Coordinator on the IDT as needed/when assigned. May perform the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed
• Actively participates in utilization review meetings and quality improvement projects / meetings.
• Evaluates the competence of CNAs and Home Care Aides and delegates tasks and duties to them as indicated.
• Participates in family meetings, staff meetings, in-service and training and orientation programs as required.
• Follows all PACE Program Policies and Procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants and families.
• Practices standard precautions and follows PACE Program Infection Control protocols.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

EXPERIENCE,EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred.
• State RN License required
• NJ: Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• BLS required (have within90 days of employment).
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training will be provided upon hiring (If applicable for the role).
• Experience in home care, long-term care and/or managed care preferred.
• 1 year experience providing care as an RN required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liabilityauto insurance.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* Match begins after one year of employment