Independent Living/Home Care RCM (RN or LPN)

Judson•Cleveland, OH

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The independent living/home care RCM (resident care manager) provides and oversees residents who live in Judson independent living to assure the maximum health and wellness, autonomy, and quality of living for them is restored or maintained. Provides supervision and guidance to associates providing direct care services to Judson Home Care (JHC). Works collaboratively with the team to provide coordinated care. Self-direction in maintaining the standards of practice in order to maintain maximum wellness and independence of the clients served through JHC.

Requirements

Must possess a current RN or LPN license with three years nursing experience and one year supervisory.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
Proven record of reliability, dependability, accuracy and attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have an understanding and acceptance of the philosophy of care of JHC
Managerial experience regarding hiring, discipline, performance appraisals, etc.
Proficiency on windows-based computer word processing and spreadsheet software is necessary

Nice To Haves

Geriatric experience, home care and or hospice nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes intake, assessments and development of plan of care for home care clients.
Monitors care delivery and makes changes as needed to care plan for home care clients.
Maintains required documentation including developing, implementing and evaluating the care plan, as changes in condition occur and as required.
Oversight of care delivered by the home care aide and makes adjustments to plan of care as needed.
Coaches the home care aid to improve care delivery.
Monitors resident/community client appropriateness in current level of care, assesses and advises when other services may be appropriate.
Delivers and coordinates case management services; and making referrals for other services accordingly.
Effective communication with residents and families.
Actively listens to resident and family concerns and identifies solutions.
Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives.
Initiates or participates in care conferences and maintains effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
Makes home visits to prospective move-ins – for assessment and alignment with appropriate level of care.
Maintain clinic hours for residents of that community.
Offer health counseling and be available to residents in the capacity of listening to concerns and problems.
Introduces new residents to various levels of care and obtains necessary medical and contact information ie: Advanced Directives.
Updates contact and emergency information as necessary.
Coordinates care and care transitions and serves as liaison as resident requires alternative services working collaboratively with the social worker at each community.
Completes annual updates, or more frequently if necessary, resident face sheets to include diagnosis, medications and contact information for physicians, emergencies and contacts as well as advanced directives.
Complete pre-admission assessments and attend pre-admission care conferences as applicable.
Conducts employee supervisory visits which monitors competency levels of care provided by HHAs to residents/community clients.
Provides on-call coverage after hours and is therefore required to carry pager and have access to a phone at all times.
Responds promptly to all pages resolving all clinical care situations in association with existing cases.
Prepares and submits monthly documentation for billing.
Maintains a record of acceptable attendance and punctuality.
Observes all company rules and safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned.