RN Case Manager

ElwynPerth, Western AustraliaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

- Generous Paid Time Off

- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

- Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

- Paid On-the-Job Training

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

- Flexible Schedules

- Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

## Job Description
Elwyn seeks an
RN Case Manager who is responsible for the creation, evaluation and implementation of health care plans for the individuals. Responsible for ensuring that nursing care and directives are carried out in the home as directed by the individual’s health care providers. The RN Case Manager acts as a liaison between patients, their families, doctors, and other health care providers. for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies. “Mandated Reporter” (SOC 341).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performs all nursing procedures within RN scope of practice, including head-to-toe assessment.

- Acts independently to collect and assess vital signs and data in order to notify physician and Interdisciplinary Team (IDTeam) members of resident’s condition in a timely manner.

- Develops, maintains, and updates Restricted Health Care Plans for all assigned residents (SRH and EBSH)

- Develops, maintains, and updates Health Care Plans and IHCP for all assigned residents (ARFPSHN)

- Conduct ongoing review of medical documentation, including but not limited to: nursing notes, weekly summaries, Medication Administration Record, and Centrally Stored Medication Log to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards – providing guidance and feedback as needed.

- Ensures that the Physician's Orders are being followed as written Responsible for training staff on clinical aspects of restricted health care plans Respects at all times the confidentiality of residential records and uses complete discretion when discussing information.

- Maintains communication with Program Administrator and Nurse lead, families, hospitals, etc.

- Member of the IDTeam in designated aspects of the development and implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Individual Program Plan (IPP) outcomes, and overall programming for residents.

- Reports and documents medical/behavioral concerns and other special incidents to proper supervisory personnel.

- Consistently demonstrates the ability to maintain quality assurance standards and promotes Elwyn CA goals and objectives in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

- Provides ongoing training and feedback to DSPs, LPTs, and LVNs as needed.

- Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in workload.

- Completes assigned work in a timely manner and strives to make good use of time.

- Gives feedback to Program Administrator regarding any issues affecting home operations and resident care; including immediate notification of any changes in care needs.

- Collaborates with Program Administrator regarding staffing needs.

- Seeks and accepts help and/or guidance from Program Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Elwyn CA Administration as appropriate.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Active Professional Nurse (RN) Licensure in good standing in the State of California.

- Thirty continuing education credits every two years to maintain licensure or as required to meet the minimum standards of California licensure.

- Bachelor's degree preferred.

- Current First Aid/CPR certification.

- Current valid CA driver's license.

- Prefer one year experience in a residential setting for persons with developmental disabilities.

- Minimum one year recent medical surgical experience preferred.

- Must hold valid or else complete a DOJ and FBI fingerprint and criminal clearance.

- Must have a current, within one year of hire or within 7 days after hire, a health screening including a TB test.

- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills.

- Computer skills required.

- Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record throughout employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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