RN Case Manager - Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services : Job Details

1358 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA Req #2545Friday, January 17, 2025Make a bigger difference$10,000 Sign on bonusThe Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference – we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.RN Case Managers are caring, positive healthcare professionals who work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide medical care to our clients so they can lead safe, full, and independent lives.POSITION OVERVIEW:The RN Case Manager is a direct link between medical services and the ICF/IRA residents and staff as well as with clinical professionals outside the program. The RN Case Manager is responsible for the complete nursing care and performance of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice. The RN Case Manager is responsible for supervising LPN's, AMAP and Direct Support Professionals (milieu counselors) in the performance of nursing tasks and activities. The RN must possess a working knowledge of OPWDD rules and regulations and JBFCS policies and procedures. The RN must be capable of supervising, understanding and working effectively with diverse populations.KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal regulations.Uses 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 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, but at a minimum frequency of annually, training to staff in all nursing tasks, functions, protective and preventive health measures that include but are not limited to: Appropriate health and hygiene methodologiesControl of communicable diseases and infectionsDetection of signs and symptoms of illness, first aid for accidents or illness and basic skills required to meet the health needs of the consumersClient specific medical/health related issuesSeizure managementEnsure 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.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.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).All other duties, as assigned.EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a hospital or primary care setting preferred.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:Experience with the Intellectually Disabled population preferred.Managerial experience preferred.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work in a team environment.Must be able to work independently and possess sound independent judgment and decision making skills.COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment involves no physical risk or hazardous conditions.If you join us, you'll have these great benefits:Generous paid time off in addition to agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceDiversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join.Who we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.#J-18808-Ljbffr