PRN RN Weekends (Registered Nurse) Home Health (21928)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•San Antonio, TX

15d

About The Position

The overall purpose of the RN Case Manager position is to conduct all aspects of supervision and management of patient care, including LVN and HHA supervision, case conferences, and discharge planning, to identify and address the medically related social and emotional needs of patients. This position promotes patients’ potential during their home health episode and collaborates with the physician, clinical team, and patient in preparation for discharge. We are currently hiring for a PRN Weekend RN to support our San Antonio service area. In both capacities, the RN will provide skilled nursing care in the home, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, ensure timely and accurate documentation, and support continuity of care throughout the patient episode. The PRN Weekend RN will focus specifically on weekend coverage needs while maintaining the same standard of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, licensed per the state requirements.
Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in Home Health preferred.
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages all aspects of patient care, including LVN and HHA supervision
Coordinates the distribution of visits among all disciplines (SN, PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA) after the Start of Care, Recertification or Resumption of Care is completed, and coordinates POC with the physician.
Ensures all visits are provided as ordered.
Initiates referrals to appropriate ancillary services i.e. podiatry, community services.
Facilitates interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients’ needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress.
Leads weekly interdisciplinary case conferences for patient caseload, and contributes to the development of care plans for patients.
Establishes specific social action plans and realistic goals for each patient consistent with medically related social and emotional needs.
With the Administrator, interprets and promotes patients' rights and the "Patients' Bill of Rights".
Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning with patients, clinical team and agency
Provides individual and group help for patients/residents and families at times of adjustment, crisis or particular need.
Completes all necessary and supportive documentation-assessments, evaluations, visit notes and discharges, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Ability to function as a team leader/role model.
Serves on various committees as requested by Administrator.
Has reviewed TheraCare Home Health Clinical Policies and Procedures on Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
Responsible for assuring patient safety.
Performs other duties/tasks as assigned.