Nurse Care Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Nurse Care Manager works in conjunction with the internal and external treatment team members to provide education and support to clients who have or are at-risk for complex medical conditions.

Essential Job Functions:

Functions in accordance with Brightli’s Operational Guidelines, and within his/her professional code of ethics.

Accesses emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in case of emotional crisis.

Is sensitive and responsible to management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, development of grant applications, maintenance of various contracts for services, etc.

Participates in required meetings.

Regularly participates in evaluation of self and assigned staff according to Operational Guidelines.

Is responsive to all Quality Assurance procedures of Brightli, cooperates with utilization review procedures and follows established procedures, rules and regulations of the Clinical Records department.

Performs other special functions that may, from time to time, be outlined and attached hereto.

Develops wellness and prevention initiatives.

Facilitates health education groups by utilizing advanced knowledge of complex medical conditions.

Participate in the initial treatment plan development for all of their Healthcare Home enrollees.

Collaboratively develop a treatment plan of healthcare goals for individuals with co-occurring chronic diseases

Consults with treatment team members regarding patient identified health conditions.

Manage the process of hospital and medical provider admissions and discharges for HH clients

Train patients on complex health conditions regarding medical diagnosis, treatment and medications

Implement, as required, DMH Net Health technology programs and initiatives such as Cyberaccess, Care Manager and IntellectAbility

Monitor and report performance measures and outcomes using sophisticated information systems developed for nurses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in chronic disease processes in children and adults

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to implement new innovative systems

Ability to make decisions based on critical thinking and nursing process

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Active LPN license

Experience with the IDD population preferred

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours); walking may be required for short periods when conducting field-based activities. This role must frequently use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse, file documents, and otherwise handle documents. The position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.