RN Case Manager - Northshore

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

The Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services helping people with disabilities participate fully in their community. We seek a licensed MA RN to supervise and assist with coordination of health care in residential settings and collaborate with the treatment team to maximize health outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating medical records, coordinating care, hiring and supervising staff, and delivering education trainings to ensure high-quality clinical care for individuals we serve.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience and three years in direct care of elderly or disabled adults.
• Must travel to various locations for home visits and medical appointments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health care for individuals in residential homes with the treatment team.
• Review medical records, current medications, health status, and functional abilities.
• Hire, train, and supervise LPNs at Rowley Bridge Road and related sites.
• Develop educational trainings and ensure staff receive required clinical trainings.
• Advocate for individuals to ensure care aligns with clinical best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop Care Plans collaboratively.

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Health assessment

MAP coordination

RN supervision

Education

Massachusetts RN License

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services that help people with disabilities become full participants in the community, choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize, and play. We were founded in 1954 by courageous and determined parents who wanted to ensure that their children and others with disabilities would always have every opportunity to thrive in the community. Join one of Massachusetts’ most established, innovative, and passionate organizations.

SCHEDULE

Monday 9 AM -5 PM, Tuesday 9 AM -5PM, Wednesday 9 AM- 5 PM, Thursday 9 AM -5PM, Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Pay:47.00- $48.00

Job Summary

Supervises/assists with the coordination of all aspects of health care for the individuals served within our residential homes in collaboration with the treatment team. Ensures individuals served achieve their maximum level of health and wellness. Supervises overall clinical operations of the residential home.

Primary Responsibilities

• RN Case Manager is responsible for communicating and collaborating with Program Directors to obtain and review medical records, current medications, health status, and functional abilities consistent with ISP and Annual Physical
• Assures the clinically complex evaluation and admission procedures are consistently followed.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises LPNs for Rowley Bridge Road.
• Develops and presents educational workshops and person-specific trainings.
• Ensures staff/LPNs receive required medical and clinical trainings; serves as a MAP coordinator.
• Identifies learning needs and develops or secures appropriate trainings for staff at varying levels of licensure, including but not limited to RN, LPN, direct care staff, program directors, and assistant program directors.
• Responsible for acting as an advocate and liaison for the individual to assure that they are receiving a level of care consistent with clinical best practices.

Case Management Responsibilities

• Conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment of the individual’s health and psychosocial needs and developing a Case Management Plan collaboratively with the individual, family, and caregivers.
• Develop a Health History for each individual admitted to the Residential Division
• Complete DDS Health Care Record and Health and Dental within ISP timelines.
• Medical Plan of Care and Nursing Care Plan are maintained and modified quarterly.
• Maintain documentation of health care encounters, case management communication, and monthly key data in the Section three of the Health Care fact sheet
• Episodic Case Management for hospital admissions and discharges.
• Assists in the review of referrals and the intake process for new residents. Conducts a comprehensive nursing assessment and develops the medical record, medical trainings, specialized protocols and data collection collaboratively with the individual, family and caregivers.

Requirements

• Must be fully licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts and must maintain licensure from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Minimum three years nursing experience and three years’ experience in the direct care of the elderly or disabled adults is required.
• Must drive to various locations for home visiting purposes and medical appointments.
• Light physical effort might be required.