RN CLINICAL TRAINER/ CASE MANAGER

RN CLINICAL TRAINER/ CASE MANAGER - Full Time

Schedule: 9am-5:00 pm (flexibility needed)

Pay Rate: $45.75

People Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.

We are looking for a energetic and dynamic RN Clinical Trainer/Case Manager to support our 24-Hour Residential Division, regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), by ensuring that individuals receive high-quality nursing oversight and healthcare coordination to promote optimal health and safety.

This position combines clinical training and nursing development (approximately 75%) with case management responsibilities (approximately 25%) for individuals residing in residential homes. The primary focus of this role is to strengthen nursing practice, ensure Medication Administration Program (MAP) compliance, support regulatory adherence, and provide clinical guidance to residential staff across multiple program locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Training and Nursing Development- (Approximately 75%)

• Serve as the primary trainer, preceptor and clinical resource for new RN and LPN nursing staff
• Participate in new hire orientation, providing structured training on residential policies, procedures, MAP requirements, and use of agency systems including Icentrix and other required platforms to newly hired nurses and Direct Care Professionals
• Provide ongoing clinical education, coaching, and competency validation for nursing staff
• Assist with implementing and maintaining a comprehensive nurse training manual and structured precepting program
• Develop and utilize competency checklists to validate nursing clinical skills learned during precepting
• Support Residential staff in strengthening documentation practices, care coordination and regulatory compliance
• Assist with Medication Administration Program (MAP) training and compliance, including but not limited to G-tube and J-tube competencies, Epi-pen administration, medication routes training and other individual specific trainings related to MAP
• Support Residential staff in understanding DDS regulations, healthcare protocols, MAP requirements and Agency policies
• Identify gaps in training and recommend improvements to curriculum, procedures, and competency standards
• Assist in developing healthcare policies, protocols and ethical guidelines as needed
• Provide on-site clinical support to Residential programs as needed to address training, compliance, or quality concerns

Case Management- (Approximately 25%)

• Monitor the general health and well being of program individuals to ensure health needs are met
• Complete required nursing assessments and documentation, including quarterly reviews and health status updates
• Conduct routine healthcare audits of assigned individuals to ensure compliance with DDS, MAP and Agency standards
• Act as liaison between program individuals, healthcare providers, families, DDS and other stakeholders as needed
• Attending healthcare appointments as needed to support care coordination
• Assist Program Managers in preparing components of ISPs, Supportive and Protectives plans, health care protocols, and medication treatment plans
• Collaborate with program management to ensure healthcare orders, medication administration records, protocols, HCSIS entries and any other healthcare related documentation is in compliance with laws, policies and regulations
• Conduct fall prevention assessments
• Participate in the admission process for new Residential referrals
• Assist program managers with hospital and rehab discharge planning to ensure safe transitions
• Monitor and document code status, healthcare proxy, guardianship, and end-of-life planning information, such as palliative and hospice care
• Support program managers on annual health and wellness screenings

GENERAL NURSING DUTIES:

• Ongoing triage during regular work hours
• Conduct periodic infectious disease testing as needed
• Travel to residential sites as needed to support training, audits, and case management
• Use personal vehicle for work-related travel as required
• Attend nursing department and staff meetings as required
• Ensure and safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights and liberties
• Utilize state and Agency software for tracking, training and MAP
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

You must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current unrestricted licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
• 2 years’ experience in nursing preferred
• 1 year experience working with intellectual/developmental disabilities population preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid (Healthcare provider training)
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate with outside medical professionals
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment, advanced critical thinking skills, and the ability to practice confidently within the RN scope of practice.
• Ability to maintain reliable transportation and travel to local areas, including, but not limited to Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Mansfield, Raynham, Taunton, Assonet, Westport
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA standards
• Ability to work as a team or independently
• Ability to clearly communicate with others
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and valid drivers license required
• Ability to provide current copy of all required healthcare records and TB assessments
• Experience or strong interest in precepting and developing nursing staff strongly preferred.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to provide current copy of all required health records and TB assessments.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

Available Benefits:

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis

Professional Developmental:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Reimbursement for C.N.A. Training and Licensing
• FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive

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People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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