Nursing Case Manager

Infucare Rx Inc on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries • Pottsville, PA

15d

About The Position

InfuCare Rx is a leading home infusion provider accredited by URAC and ACHC offering a specialized approach to caring for patients in need of IV therapy and specialty pharmacy services in the homecare setting. We have created an ethical, team oriented, and quality work environment for our employees that cultivates achievement and success.

Job Summary:

The Nursing Case Manager functions as the lead nursing staff member of the interdisciplinary clinical patient care team, within an infusion pharmacy office setting. Responsible for referral management for Nursing Department, RN home visit scheduling, and ongoing patient care management in collaboration with infusion office pharmacists, Intake team members and Dietitians.

Requirements

• Current registered nurse license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree and CRNI preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• A minimum of 3 years home infusion nursing experience is required.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a home care setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance industry requirements preferred.
• Practical knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements and knowledge of ACHC regulations as it applies to infusion home care is essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills and liaison capabilities with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Minimal travel in service area may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and CRNI preferred.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a home care setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance industry requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports hospital case managers, prescribers, home health agencies, LTC facilities, liaisons, and other referral sources to coordinate patient discharges to home infusion services.
• Oversees home infusion care provided to patients with acute and chronic diseases.
• Knowledge of IV access devices, patient assessments, multidisciplinary care planning, patient education, IV medication administration, laboratory values and ongoing clinical patient monitoring.
• Fosters new and existing relationships and maintains contact with other industry healthcare professionals for educational purposes and potential partnerships.
• Identifies patient and caregiver home infusion care appropriateness, patient response to care and helps to develop nursing care plans in partnership with prescribers, RN field staff and other members of the patient’s healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Remains current on new therapies, industry trends, and accreditation standards for home infusion services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level