Nurse Case Manager

Principle Choice Home Healthcare•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Principle Choice Home Health is seeking a self-motivated, confident, and accountable Nurse Case Manager to manage assigned patients in accordance with agency policies, applicable laws, and professional standards. Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services, drawing on nursing experience and community health resources to meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. The position may also require field nurse coverage at the direction of the Nurse Administrator. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care, advocacy, individualized care planning, skilled interventions, patient and family education, and accurate clinical documentation. The position is classified as exempt and reports to the Director of Clinical Services. The work takes place in general office and patient-home settings, with exposure to infectious diseases and automobile travel. It involves extensive driving and moderately heavy physical exertion, including assisting patients with transfers and ambulation. Security and privacy training will be provided to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of associate and customer data.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
Current Oklahoma state nursing licensure in good standing, as required by the state.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
One to two years of recent home health nursing experience.
Active Oklahoma driver’s license.
Current car insurance and vehicle registration.
Reliable transportation.
Medical knowledge; patience; compassion; kindness; critical thinking; knowledge of infection control practices; stamina and physical endurance; observational skills; knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules; communication skills; leadership; and empathy.
Must be a U.S. citizen; work sponsorship is not available.
Ability to operate the current computer system, telephone system, copier, and other office machines.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive driving, assisting patients with transfers and ambulation, and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive subjective and objective assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental status.
Ensure compliance with federal and state home health regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Formulate individualized plans of care based on assessment data.
Provide skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic outcomes within specified time periods.
Modify and update plans of care to reflect progress toward outcomes.
Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation, including admission through discharge records, OASIS, HCFA 485, physician orders, skilled nursing visits, and changes in condition.
Demonstrate competency in technical nursing skills within the legal scope of practice.
Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to support service delivery and outcome measurement.
Provide teaching tailored to patient and family needs, and evaluate and modify teaching as needed.
Participate in in-service education programs as required by state law.
Assist with quarterly clinical record reviews.
Document applicable data in patient medical records and maintain the records’ confidentiality.
Submit documentation on time and in accordance with agency policy.
Meet productivity standards established by the corporate office.
Plan, direct, and participate in professional services for home care patients.
Identify patients appropriate for care conferences.
Focus services on diagnosis-specific patient care needs.
Seek consultant expertise with the Administrator as needed to ensure agency growth.
Provide field nurse coverage when directed by the Nurse Administrator.
Perform other duties as assigned.