Remote Care Management Nurse

Reports To Nursing Supervisor/ VP of Medical Services

Reports To Nursing Supervisor/ VP of Medical Services

Employment Type Full-Time

About Us Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Overview The RN provides care management to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities under the OPWDD regulations. Supervision of Staff in regard to delegated nursing tasks such as but not limited to medication administration, medical care, participation in team meetings, education and training within scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities Direct Supervision for all staff providing medical support to Individuals withing the residential program.

Ensure effective medical care with proper documentation.

Ensure the medical well-being of the Individuals within a safe and clean environment.

Implement, monitor and supervise the Staff regarding trainings, delegated nursing tasks and AMAP staff.

24-hour telephone triage with a 30-minute response time as per OPWDD regulations.

Attends meetings as required: clinical meetings, nursing meetings, ISP meetings residentials staff meetings and other meetings as required.

Required Qualifications RN, prefer BSN, at least 1 year work experience.

Current NYS nursing license and BLS

Ability to utilize nursing assessment skills in an autonomous environment.

Critical thinking skills necessary to monitor and analyze medical records, reports, triaging calls and supervision of Staff as needed.

Work Environment Provides care in the homes of Individuals with developmental disabilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Full Time: 35 hours/week-5 days

Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)

Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)

Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)

Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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