What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Care Manager (RN or LPN) position at #Kendal?
Kendal at Hanover is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community and home to 400 residents.
Kendal at Hanover is seeking a Community Care Manager (RN or LPN) to provide support and oversight for resident care coordination, physical and psychological wellbeing, and transitions in care for residents across the Kendal community. The primary focus of this role is ensuring residents are residing in the appropriate level of care and collaborating with them and their interdisciplinary team when transitions are needed, including short-stays, respite stays, direct admissions, and permanent transitions to higher levels of care. As one of the Nurse Supervisors on duty, this role also provides supervision and support to nursing staff and may assume direct nursing care duties including medication administration and wound care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Care Coordination, including: identifying clinical needs and coordinating services and placement; conducting care plan and family meetings; developing initial care plans; and completing CARES tools and admission assessments
- Resident Development and Community Outreach, including: establishing close relationships with residents and serving as primary contact for health and wellness needs; engaging with residents during wellness visits;
- Documentation and Compliance, including: documenting daily work with residents in the medical record; creating reminders as needed for identified gaps in documentation; keeping up to date on NH state laws and ensuring efficient surveys;
- Clinical and Supervisory Support, including providing clinical oversight and supervision to nursing staff; providing timely feedback for evaluations and mentoring; offering guidance and training to clinical staff during orientation; administering medication and providing treatments.
Education and Experience Requirements
In order to be considered for this role, an individual must:
- Hold current LPN or RN licensure in the State of New Hampshire and be in good standing without provisions;
- Have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience with a preference for experience in post-acute care settings, geriatrics, or care management;
- Have demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all ages, especially the geriatric population; and
- Be able to walk, stand, and bend most of the shit, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Kendal at Hanover offers excellent pay and benefits, including three choices for health insurance, a generous Paid Time Off program, on-site subsidized childcare, and exceptional educational assistance and employee support programs! Kendal also offers 24/7 free access to our on-site fitness center and indoor pool.