Home Health RN Case Manager DFW area
About The Position
Home Health Case Manager - Field RN DFW Area WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY 1. Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. 2. Evaluates outcomes of patient care and identifies discharge planning needs. Consults with other disciplines as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as necessary. 3. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment, including med profile, care plan, communication notes, etc. 4. Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs. 5. Prepares, administers, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system (ie. peripheral IV start, implant cath, broviac, etc.). 6. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- 2 years of RN experience with one (1) year experience with adult IV expertise required.
- (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or BNE Compact State).
- (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance.
- (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT accredited course by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree - BSN
- Other RN experience including high tech and home health expertise preferred.
- Prefer knowledge of InterQual and TMF care criteria.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments.
- Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
- Evaluates outcomes of patient care and identifies discharge planning needs.
- Consults with other disciplines as required.
- Adjusts nursing care processes as necessary.
- Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment, including med profile, care plan, communication notes, etc.
- Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs.
- Prepares, administers, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids.
- Accesses IV delivery system (ie. peripheral IV start, implant cath, broviac, etc.).
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Performs phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection and point of care testing.
- Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
- Provides supervisory visits for Home Health Aides and LVNs as required by state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
