Nursing Specialist

At Covenant Case Management Services (CCMS) we believe everyone is created to thrive with purpose. Founded on principles of compassionate care advocacy and whole-person support we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to break through limitations and achieve purpose-filled futures. We treat those we serve like family nurturing mind body and spirit through meaningful relationships innovative solutions and relational care.

As a Nursing Specialist you will serve as a trusted clinical expert educator and advocate. You will deliver comprehensive clinical guidance hands-on training and proactive support to families natural supports and team members caring for individuals with complex developmental and medical this role you bring whole-person clinical excellence to help those we serve experience health safety and long-term independence.

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments taking a holistic view of each individuals medical history strengths and goals.

• Design implement and routinely evaluate individualized nursing care plans tailored to individuals with complex developmental and medical needs.

• Monitor specialized medical equipment oversee health protocols (including G-tube care glucose monitoring and seizure management) and evaluate health conditions in partnership with primary care physicians and specialists.

• Recommend evidence-based clinical interventions and participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings alongside care managers behavior analysts and therapists.

• Provide clinical supervision competency evaluations and hands-on protocol training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and natural supports building their confidence and technical skills.

• Provide expert clinical consultation to licensed team members during crisis situations ensuring person-centered intervention.

• Review and evaluate crisis documentation refining clinical recommendations to promote ongoing stability and safety.

• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to create smooth safe transition strategies for individuals returning home following a crisis event.

• Maintain timely accurate documentation for clinical evaluations care plan updates and consultation encounters in full alignment with federal state MCO and HIPAA standards.

• Ensure complete accuracy within electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g. OnTarget ReadySign) completing progress notes incident reports and annual reassessments promptly.

• Embody CCMS core valuesCompassionate at Heart Driven by Purpose Committed to Whole-Person Support and Fueled by Innovationin every interaction with team members and those we serve.

• Support cross-functional team resilience through collaborative problem-solving back-up coverage during peak periods and knowledge sharing.

• Identify operational or clinical quality improvements proactively offering constructive solutions that strengthen service delivery and risk management.

• Engage in continuous professional development mentoring opportunities and team culture initiatives that foster an inclusive growth-oriented environment.

• Experience: Minimum 23 years of clinical nursing experience; experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is highly preferred.

• Technical & EHR Skills: Proficiency in specialized medical instrumentation electronic health records (Therappreferred) digital document systems (ReadySign) and HIPAA compliance workflows.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to convey clinical concepts compassionately and clearly to families natural supports and interdisciplinary team members.

• Background Screening: Must pass comprehensive criminal background checks and maintain a clean listing on the NC Health Care Abuse Registry.

• Education: Bachelors Degree or Advanced Degree from an accredited nursing program preferred

• Licensure: Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina (or valid compact state license acceptable in NC); board certification preferred.

• Waiver Knowledge: Familiarity with the NC Innovations Waiver is highly desirable.

• Regulatory Alignment: Commitment to maintaining compliance standards set by governing bodies in partnership with CCMS.

This is a hybrid role based in North Carolina offering a balance of remote flexibility and targeted on-site or community visits based on service needs and family engagement requirements.

• Generous Total Rewards: Comprehensive health insurance options 401(k) retirement plan with company match competitive compensation and ongoing professional development support.

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Work in a collaborative values-based community dedicated to whole-person care (mind body and spirit).

• Flexibility & Community: Experience work-life balance within a supportive team that treats colleagues and families with genuine care and respect.