Registered Nurse Case Manager - Home Health

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

This role assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will conduct initial assessments to obtain thorough physical, social, and environmental data. They will establish the plan of care in accordance with physician orders and patient needs, provide direct patient care, and adjust nursing care processes as needed. This includes identifying problems, modifying the nursing care plan, and evaluating outcomes. The nurse will advise and consult with family and other personnel as appropriate, and provide ongoing assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching, applying interventions as appropriate. Updating and revising the plan of care as indicated is also a key responsibility. The role requires prompt and accurate completion of documentation, including visit assessments, OASIS, 485, and verbal orders, within agency standards. Communication with physicians is crucial to confirm and update patients' plan of care, providing status updates and ensuring ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team. Facilitating the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizing resources to assure continuity of care after discharge is essential. The nurse will participate in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate. Additionally, participation in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities is expected, along with identifying, developing, and participating in process improvement opportunities to enhance service quality. Maintaining and updating accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines is required. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, understanding the principles of growth and development over the life span and possessing the ability to assess and interpret data reflective of patient status and their age-specific needs.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, or Driver license issued by the state of Illinois.
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect.
Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.
Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
Ability to operate the necessary equipment to perform the job, i.e., FAX, computer, copier, telephone system.
Ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs.
Must have a tolerance for differences and an appreciation of multi-culturalism and diversity of the patients and their families.
Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas.
Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data.
Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed.
Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame.
Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate.
Updates and revises plan of care as indicated.
Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards.
Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care.
Provides status updates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team.
Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
Participates in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate.
Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested.
Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance the quality of the services provided.
Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)
Competitive Pay
Referral Bonus Programs
Student Loan Support
Tuition Assistance Available
Incentive Pay Eligible
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program