Nurse Case Manager - LPN

Nurse Case Manager - LPN Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. - 3.5 Paramus, NJ Job Details Full-time $34 - $38 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Qualifications Computer operation RN License Computer literacy Employee relationship building Driver's License Cultural competency Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Organizational skills Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Computer skills LPN Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description Function:

To serve as a direct support and liaison to program staff, individuals, and guardians by providing case management, consultation, and health education training relating to continued health and wellness.

Responsibilities:

Provides nursing case management to specific caseloads supported through agency programs; Liaises with program staff, individuals, guardians, and medical personnel who will be providing medical assessments, triage/acute care and treatment as necessary; Mange medication including bolus flush Review all past and current medical and medication records of individuals in care for licensing compliance; Monitors and tracks the health status of individuals during placement; Regularly monitors medication administration and medication counts in ID/DD programs to ensure quality and identify additional training needs; Conducts telephone follow-up and consultations with physicians, day programs, schools, and all program staff as needed, as directed; Facilitates medical referrals via primary care physician, as directed; Attends program monthly team meetings, annual ISPs and IDT meetings; Writes medical summaries at time of discharge when applicable; Provides ongoing and consistent training to program staff, individuals, and guardians through onboarding, compliance requirements, and professional development; Rotates on-call responsibilities; Performs other duties, as designed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum of a valid LPN license

Preferred:

BSN with valid New Jersey RN license A minimum of three (3) years nursing/case management experience, is preferred. Valid New Jersey driver's license and use of own vehicle for self-transportation. Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds/races. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Good computer skills.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPN (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Paramus, NJ 07653 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person