About the Company:
The Arc in Hawaii is a non-profit organization with 70 years of history in Hawaii. We provide both residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to support the inclusion and participation of individuals with IDD in their respective communities throughout their lifetime.
Role:
We are seeking a Nurse Case Manager to provide Arc clients (adults with IDD) with necessary services to attain and maintain optimal health status. You will be responsible for ensuring access to and the provision of quality medical care to our clients. This position requires minimal hands-on nursing skills and focuses more on educating and training direct care staff on clients’ Health Maintenance Plans, medication administration, infection control, skin assessments, feeding guidelines, fall prevention, seizure precautions, and daily monitoring.
Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)
Ensures that the nursing standard operating policies and procedures are current and updated, and staff members are trained in said policies and procedures.
Provides basic FA/CPR to clients, staff, and others as needed.
Provides health care explanations and guidance to families and guardians.
Maintains accurate and complete documentation in client medical records by all individuals providing health care; provides reports regarding medical concerns when necessary.
Observes and assesses clients’ condition through monthly and annual exams and provides direct care whenever necessary.
Assesses and identifies clients’ needs, determines plan of action, implements plan, re-evaluates plan to ensure effectiveness and completeness of approaches.
Communicates with other disciplines regarding clients’ specific needs. Participates in Individualized Program Plan conferences and documents clients’ progress in T-logs.
Coordinates provision of care by primary care physician, specialists, and other health care personnel, and attends clients’ medical appointments and exams as assigned.
Conducts and documents staff training on plans of care, medication administration, nutrition, infection control, and unique client-specific medical needs.
Performs and documents site reviews of client health, safety, medication administration, and infection control as scheduled and as needed.
This role sometimes involves driving to our homes/centers, etc. to work with our clients, staff, etc.
Requirements:
Associate degree or higher in the field of nursing from an accredited college or university
Current Hawaii RN license
Valid driver’s license (with clean abstract) and reliable transportation
Smartphone
1 year experience as a registered nurse
Able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing
Able to multitask, stay organized, be patient, use good judgment
Basic computer skills
Able to work a flexible work shift, possibly including weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays, if needed. Able to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year volunteer or work experience assisting persons with intellectual or developmental (ID/DD) disabilities
Benefits Offered:
15 paid holidays
Generous PTO which starts accruing upon hire date (17 days earned in Year 1, 22 days in Year 3, 25 days in Year 8)
Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental)
Aflac
Life insurance (if you take our healthcare coverage)
401(k) employer matching
Referral program
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday in addition to a flexible work shift
Annual Salary: $55,000 to $65,000
Pre-employment requirements are paid for by The Arc in Hawaii
EOE / Drug Free Workplace
Application Instructions:
Email your resume and completed employment application to hrdept@thearcinhawaii.org.
Download an application form by visiting: https://thearcinhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ARC-Application-Form-fillable-w-logo-12.18.18-rev-03.02.21.pdf
