What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Case Manager position at The Guild for Human Services?
The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.
Mission: The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.
Summary: Nurse Case Manager acts as a committed member of a multi-disciplinary team to help create and maintain goals of health & wellness for an assigned group of students.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The Nurse Case Manager/ Registered Nurse acts as Nurse Consultant for assigned Group Home students.
Monitor the health and safety issues within all locations of the school and residence.
Provide staff training to ensure optimal health and safety standards.
Provide staff training pertinent to health and safety needs, medical conditions, medical diagnosis and treatment plans.
Assist in scheduling laboratory testing and medical appointments and participates in health examinations as indicated.
Maintain medical records including documentation of treatment and medication administration of students.
Communicate with outside agencies and physicians as necessary.
Complete initial and annual medical assessments for students.
Complete annual Individual Health Plans and quarterly assessments.
Monitor, plan for, and communicate with the team regarding medical appointments, medical issues and other health related matters.
Communicate with outside agencies, physicians and parents/guardians.
Participate in designated team meetings and case reviews for students.
Monitoring Medication systems in residences and school.
Ensure timely submission of Medication Error Reports.
Assess certified staff medication administration competence
Provide medical on-call coverage at minimum one week monthly
Able to attend training as required
Other related duties as assigned
Essential Job Functions
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations
Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
Salary : $84,000 - $90,000