LPN Case Manager/Auditor Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts
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Job Description
LPN Case Manager/Auditor Venture Community Services Inc – 3.0 Sturbridge, MA Job Details Full-time $35 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications RN License Working with people with disabilities English Mid-level Driver’s License Discharge planning LPN 1 year Phone etiquette Communication skills
Nursing Full Job Description Description:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
: The LPN Case Manager / Auditor reports to the Nurse Quality Manager. The LPN will perform medication and medical chart audits for Venture group homes and facilitate health education and training to individuals, caregivers and/or residential staff in order to ensure the health and safety of the individuals. The LPN must have a general understanding of MAP and conduct MAP compliance reports and work a flexible schedule adapted to meet the needs of the agency. The LPN will also be required to cross-train as a back-up for the Day Habilitation program. This is a salaried, exempt position.
Pay Rate:
$35 per hour (salary position) $5000.00 Sign On Bonus!!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: General understanding of MAP regulations. Conduct regular visits to residences in order to evaluate MAP regulation compliance, medication compliance, and general medical chart completion and associated tasks. Provide monthly reports and plans of correction as necessary for medication audits and submit to Residential Programs for review. Identify areas of non-compliance and report to the Residential House Manager and Program Director and work with staff to achieve MAP compliance. Review and collate medical information through encounter forms, PE and case studies provided by the Program Directors. Maintain confidentiality in keeping with HIPAA regulations and positive demeanor while successfully juggling multiple priorities simultaneously. Assist in discharge instructions, treatments or medication/status changes to the Residential House Manager and all staff. Identify safety risks and possible alternatives and advocate for the rights of all individuals. Triage residential issues and assist with basic EMR training and support, and reporting on long-term/complex medical issues to Nursing Quality Manager and Director of Nursing for review. Handle related job duties in compliance with agency’s Programmatic Policy Manual. Crosstrain for LPN coverage as needed in our day habilitation programs to support RN Healthcare Supervisor. Travel as needed within 100 miles of main Sturbridge office. Varies duties as assigned.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure programs maintain the standards outlined in the Department of Developmental Services mission statement, the Survey and Certification Tool, as well as requirements of Performance Based Objectives. Attend and/or participate in training of the residential staff during their staff meetings. Attend nursing team meetings. Implement the agency mission through service delivery, staff development, and resource acquisition. Provide recommendations to your supervisor regarding ways to improve the current systems. Observe all Agency policies and procedures. Accept responsibility and accountability as part of the position. Maintain confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Maintain
CPR, AED
& Safety Care certifications.
Requirements:
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
: Complete Agency Nursing Orientation Handle all projects with a positive attitude Ability to establish rapport with the disabled population, their families, co-workers and service providers. Organized, dependable and even temperament, good phone manner. Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of employees. Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, reach and file.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. At least one year of full-time working experience as an LPN. Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact. Employee must possess the knowledge; skills and abilities listed above and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read and write in fluent English.