Home Health/Hospice RN Case Manager - Boise
About The Position
The Home Health/Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for performing visits and coordinating client care. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all disciplines involved in patient care and oversees the frequency of visits for each patient's episode of care. The RN Case Manager consults with physicians and the office staff, providing detailed updates on patient care. Key responsibilities include accurate OASIS collection, maintaining current medication profiles, timely reporting of lab values to physicians, and participating in weekly case conferences and monthly case manager meetings. All patient care must be delivered with respect for patient rights, dignity, and expressed needs. This involves assessing the patient’s physical, psychological, and social needs, managing pain through appropriate techniques, and meticulously documenting patient history, symptoms, assessments, tests, and care according to established guidelines. Additionally, the RN Case Manager reviews patient history, diagnostics, and lab data, reporting any abnormalities.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered RN license in Idaho
- Certification in CPR
- Prior clinical experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism during stressful times
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to adapt to different clinical settings and environments
Responsibilities
- Perform visits and complete coordination of client care.
- Serve as the point of contact for all disciplines involved in patient care.
- Oversee the frequency of visits for the episode.
- Consult with the physician and the office regarding patient care.
- Perform accurate OASIS collection.
- Ensure the medication profile remains current.
- Ensure lab values have been reported to the physician timely.
- Attend weekly case conference and monthly case manager meetings.
- Provide all patient care in a manner that reflects respect for patient rights, dignity, and expressed needs.
- Assess the patient’s physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Assess pain and implement appropriate pain management techniques.
- Document patient history, symptoms, assessments, tests, and care according to guidelines.
- Review patient history, diagnostics, and lab data, and report any abnormalities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
