RN Case Manager - Topsfield, MA

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 will always have every opportunity to thrive in the community. Come join one of Massachusetts' most established, innovative, and passionate organizations.

SCHEDULE:
Monday 9AM -5PM, Tuesday 9AM -5PM, Wednesday 9AM- 5PM, Thursday 9AM -5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM
Pay: $38

Job Summary: Supervises/assists with 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 to communicate and collaborate 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 to act 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 develop 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.

Work Environment:

• Residential Home – Community Setting