Nursing Case Manager

Sevita•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Registered Nurse Case Manager, IDD Services Pay $85,000.00 Hours: M-F 8:30a-4:30p with On call OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission. SUMMARY The RN Case Manager’s primary role is developing and implementing care plans for their clients that coordinate the clients' home care services and that follow physicians' orders. In addition, the Case Manager ensures that services are delivered according to licensing guidelines, professional medical standards and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
At least two years’ experience.
Valid nursing license in state of work.

Responsibilities

Performs client intake assessments including submission of required documentation for prior authorization of client services as needed based on client's pay sources.
Develops a plan of care based on nursing diagnosis, client and physician input that includes medical interventions and measurable goals or outcomes.
Routinely reviews pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential.
Investigates and takes appropriate actions on client or employee concerns/complaints.
Ensures that aides are properly oriented and trained to meet the client's needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Performs periodic supervisory visits for aides with a written evaluation regarding service delivery.
Instructs clients, family members and primary care givers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client.
Ensures effective coordination of client home care services through the timely completion of required documentation as well as the timely transfer of pertinent medical data to the client's physician, therapists or other care givers.
Provides input for formulation or modification of agency policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to client services.
Participates on the advisory board or other agency quality assurance committees as requested.
Performs other duties and actions as as required.