For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
LOCATION
1358 56th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219, US
Make a bigger difference
$10,000 Sign on bonus
The 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.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 ENVIRONMENT:
The 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 days
• Sign On bonus eligible
• Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
• Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
• Free continuing education opportunities
• 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
• Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
• 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
• Life and disability insurance
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join.
Our Values:
Our values help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.
Treat every person with dignity.
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding.
We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences.
We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners.
We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
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