Nurse Coordinator, Virtual Care

5,000 Full-time Registered Nurse Sign-On Bonus!

The Nurse Coordinator provides health care oversight and medical case management for an identified caseload of youth/individuals. This role may also include performing all clinical functions of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Hillside is hiring for our Developmental Opportunities Services team in Rochester! We are looking for a dynamic, independent, and flexible Registered Nurse with OPWDD experience (preferred) to work in our IRAs as a Nurse Coordinator. Providing oversight of the individuals we support in regard to their health, advocate on their behalf with health care providers/others, and the supervision of direct care.

This is a full-time (40 hours) position, on a Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm schedule. Flexibility to be on the on-call rotation is required as well. Understand and adhere to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies including but not limited to Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), New York State Education Department NYSED), and Council on Accreditation (COA).

Develop and deliver coordinated health services in accordance with professional practice as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Develop, supervise implementation of, review and revise each individual's written health care plan.

Provide education to staff, youth, families, and community providers on relevant health topics to ensure proper care and follow-up.

Monitor and respond to patient movement, including referral, admissions, health care and discharge and provide discharge summary establishing health care follow-up.

Attend admissions pre-placements to obtain medical/psychiatric history, establish health care needs, and complete prior authorization for medications or medical necessity based on recommendation from the individual's medical providers.

Advocate on behalf of youth/individuals to establish appropriate health care.

Consult and coordinate with outside providers or other members of the participant's health care team to follow-up on physical or psychiatric medical concerns and implement follow-up care recommendations.

Communicate effectively and professionally with the individual's parent/guardian to ensure family driven care is delivered.

Document in each participant's electronic clinical record all diagnostic assessments, individual plans of treatment, and treatment notes regarding recommended services and appropriate treatment.

Discuss confidential matters in an appropriate manner in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Assume remote on call responsibilities on a rotating basis as per facility guidelines, as assigned.

Successful completion of an accredited Associate or Bachelor's Degree Nursing Program required.

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse required.

Active, unrestricted RN license in NYS required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and recertification annually.

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

Ability to recognize signs of current and emerging health needs of children/youth and address issues proactively and effectively communicate with children/youth and families to assure appropriate understanding of treatment, issues, and objectives

Possess and maintain accurate knowledge of all regulatory and practice regulations and treatment protocols with special attention to HIPAA requirements

Demonstrate the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct at all times and towards all youth and families

Proficiency with computer-based applications in order to independently complete work and add/use data

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of services provided both by the Agency and by external service providers and maintain contacts as needed in order to efficiently access care for clients

Demonstrate a commitment to quality using resources efficiently and with the greatest effectiveness

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends

community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent.

Protective clothing or equipment as required: Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George's County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings - whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan - just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!