Pediatric Nursing Case Manager (RN)
About The Position
The Pediatric Nursing Case Manager (RN) coordinates and supervises individualized skilled nursing care for patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services in the Waco/Temple, Texas area. The role includes assessing patients, establishing and communicating plans of care, monitoring and supervising nursing services, and coordinating with patients, families, direct-care staff, and other professional disciplines. The case manager also supports and supervises field staff, participates in team activities and on-call rotation, and provides care in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency administrator.
Requirements
- Current state Registered Nursing license or compact license where applicable.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- At least 18 years of age for driving on behalf of the company.
- At least one year of U.S. driving experience for driving on behalf of the company.
- Meet the employer’s stated driving-history requirements, including restrictions concerning impaired driving, certain motor-vehicle offenses, dangerous driving patterns, law-enforcement instructions, and minor moving violations; agree to regular driving-history searches when requested.
- Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to perform regular bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing.
- Ability to push and pull 50 pounds, support 50 pounds of weight, lift 50 pounds, assist with weights of more than 100 pounds, and carry equipment and supplies.
- Ability to see information up to 24 inches away, such as monitors and computer screens.
Nice To Haves
- Home health case management experience.
- Two years of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
- KanTime EMR experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management and coordinate skilled nursing care for patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services.
- Perform Start of Care and recertification visits.
- Perform hospital assessments of new patients.
- Establish plans of care and communicate them to direct patient-care staff.
- Monitor and supervise nursing care for patients within the assigned territory.
- Attend IDT and mandatory meetings, staff meetings, team conferences, and educational in-services.
- Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as part of the case management team.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure patients receive quality care and support in achieving individual goals.
- Provide services in accordance with physician orders and applicable state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations, under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency administrator.
- Participate in supervision of field staff, including training, delegation, scheduling, staff assignment, and discipline.
- Adhere to productivity guidelines in “SOP - Productivity.”
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
