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Amergis Healthcare Staffing is searching for a registered nurse care manager to work within health center in Barrington, RI.

-- Monday-Friday, Days, 8am-4:30pm

-- Local Pay Rate: $44/HOUR

-- Job Description Below

• Provide a wide variety of skilled office-basedand community-based nursing services in support of patient treatment plans and documentedorders by physicians, and/or advanced practice registered nurses, and/or physicianassistants within scope of license and experience

• Provide ongoing health assessment (identifyhealth issues, behaviors, needs, barriers, etc) and all other assessments whichare appropriate for the nursing scope of practice. Ensure that all screening tests are up-to-datewith results recorded in the electronic medical record.

• Triage walk-in patients as well as conducttelephone triage to determine patient need and disposition

• Properly document all nursing visits in EBCAP’sElectronic Health Record (EHR), including, but not limited to: injectable medications, medicationreconciliation, medication education, administering of NARCAN/Naloxone, vitals,and toxicology screenings

• Collaborate and regularly liaise withinternal/external providers, internal/external pharmacies, internal/externallabs, and community agencies, such hospitals, long-term care facilities, andhome health representatives based on consumer’s health and wellness needs

• Coordinate appropriate coordination of carebased on complexity of presenting issues, and in conjunction with key provider instructions

• Follow-up with phlebotomists/clinical laboratoriesto ensure that lab results are returned and reviewed in a timely manner

• Build relationships with medical providerswithin the organization and in the community, which will provide the nurse witha network of physical health resources

• Record and administer medications prescribed bythe team physician/psychiatrist; evaluate and chart medication effectiveness,complications, and side effects. Complete Prior Authorization procedures based on patient’s insurancerequirements as needed

• Obtain verbal/telephone medication orders perCenter’s established practices and State licensing regulations

• Request, follow-up, and obtain current and pastclinical records from primary care, and other external medical and/orpsychiatric records, in support of a holistic approach to clinical care

• Develop and maintain disease or problem-focusedpatient plans of care

• Participate in all daily or organizational teammeetings and clinical reviews, including, but not limited to: multi-disciplinary team meetings,multi-agency meetings, “No Wrong Door” clinical meetings, etc

• Participate in the development, implementation,and utilization of an electronic medical record and electronic prescribing

• Promote infection control practices within theCenter per established policies

• Complete all necessary documentation incompliance with State and Regulatory Agency policies and procedures, and withpublished Center standards

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.