Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Nurse Case Manager for a care home in Washington, DC that focuses on healthcare for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This individual will be providing oversight to the Trained Medication Employees and Assistants and all nursing services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities and familiarity with D.C.’s Department on Disability Services (DDS). In addition, they should be detail oriented, have a passion for community-based care, and be able to provide oversight in a professional and personable manner.

Schedule is flexible, but consists of Monday - Friday and 8-hour shifts (e.g. 7am - 3pm, 9am - 5pm). 3 days a week will be onsite and 2 days will be remote. You will also be on call every other week for events and weekends, however, this will only consist of answering the phone and providing direction.

Qualifications

· Registered Nurse licensed in D.C. (License in VA highly desirable)

· Current CPR and health certificate with TB test

· Familiarity with policies and procedures pertaining to the Trained Medication Employees as developed by the D.C. Board of Nursing (BON)

· Familiarity with DC BON regulations and all Department of Health Regulations pertaining to health care.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Conduct all required and requested assessments (HCMPs, Nursing Assessments, Braden Scale etc.) in required timelines.

· Ensure all medical records, including all medical visit report forms, lab results, referrals, protocols, etc., are organized and maintained.

· Ensure completion and follow-up of all consults relating to the core person’s health needs, including: labs, diagnostic and preventative testing and procedures, immunizations, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and all other referrals.

· Ensure all electronic records are accessible to assistants and up to date. Coordinate the transition from paper records to electronic records (via Therap) for all medical documentation, as directed.

· Document nursing discussions, directives, observations, PRN authorizations and all other required findings in online documentation, currently Therap.

· Complete an in-person monthly assessment for each core person on health issues, changes, etc. Document this assessment in a monthly nursing note. Ensure monthly nursing notes are saved and filed as directed.

· Ensure that all protocols needed for monitoring health care are reviewed annually by physicians, and accessible to assistants.

· Consult with assistants, health care providers, pharmacists, and core people family members to address medical and medication questions.

· Be present to observe DSPs on one routine per week, providing medical feedback to leadership and answering questions that arise.

· As needed, accompany core person and assistant on medical visits.

· Attend two team meetings per month, and monthly DC Service meetings.

· Be on call 24 hours a day, every other week, to provide PRN authorizations and nursing coverage for both DC houses, including provide cross-coverage for nursing tasks for Euclid House, as needed.

Salary ranges from 70k - 90k depending on experience level.

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