Residential Nurse Case Manager - Pittsburgh

Overview
Using a person-centered approach, the LPN works collaboratively within a team to maintain and provide health care for individuals in Residential Group Homes. You will help ensure that individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities receive the highest quality care while actively participating in the development of their personal service plans. This is a Monday–Friday position during first-shift hours.
What You’ll Do
As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will:

Coordinate, follow up, and maintain health care services for assigned clients
Develop, implement, and continuously review individualized healthcare plans
Maintain comprehensive medical records and documentation
Transcribe and communicate physician orders and ensure appropriate follow-up and referrals
Communicate health-related changes regarding our clients to internal teams.
Interact with doctors’ offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical providers
Manage all medical appointments, including annual physicals, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance
Coordinates with the contracted pharmacy all issues regarding medication ordering, reordering, prior authorizations, Medication Administration Record reviews, etc.
Maintains medication regimen to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.
Complete lifetime medical histories and pertinent information for physicians
Visit assigned homes as needed; check on individuals or staff training completion
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all applicable agency and regulatory policies, procedures, and practices
Ensure compliance with laws and 6400 regulations
Attend required in-service training

What You’ll Bring

A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and independence for all individuals
Patience and empathy in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs
Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, individuals, and families
A desire to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life

What You’ll Have

Nursing license in the State of Pennsylvania and qualified to pass medications
One year of clinical experience or other appropriate experience
Experience working with intellectually disabled adults is helpful, but not mandatory
Certification in CPR for health professionals
Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and registration
Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirement