Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) is accountable for leading patient assessment and care planning and coordinating multidisciplinary care under the direction of the physician. The role provides skilled nursing and case management in patients’ homes, directly and through supervision of care, to support safe, quality, cost-effective and billable services. The RN educates patients and family members, promotes continuity of care, completes accurate documentation in accordance with agency, Medicare and federal requirements, and practices within the state-defined scope of practice. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with required on-call and holiday rotation. The territory includes Ashley, Delaware, Ostrander, Lewis Center, Powell, Worthington, Columbus-Polaris, Amlin, Dublin, Columbus, Upper Arlington, Plain City and Marysville. The position involves driving to assigned patient locations and attending visits in the assigned geographic area.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and coworkers.
Ability to remain calm, patient and accommodating; compassionate and caring approach with patients.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify situations and select an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant work style.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee the patient’s care throughout the episode.
Update physician orders in the patient chart and notify the physician of significant changes in the patient’s condition.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care, as applicable.
Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician; observe and monitor patient conditions and administer prescribed medication.
Perform OASIS assessments, develop individualized plans of care and adjust them as patient needs change.
Help reduce rehospitalizations by front-loading visits for high-risk patients and teaching patients preventive measures and sound decision-making.
Promote continuity of care through appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges.
Counsel patients and families about disease or injury processes and management; listen to them and include them in developing the plan of care.
Oversee and supervise care provided by nurse aides and LPNs; evaluate treatments and the patient’s medical condition against the plan of care and determine whether the level of care meets patient needs.
Communicate supervisory visit results to LPNs and nurse aides.
Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines, including documentation of treatment, assessments and patient education.
Document start-of-care visits and subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours; submit required documentation within company timelines.
Maintain an active RN license and follow the plan of care within the scope of Registered Nurse practice.
Coordinate with the scheduler regarding changes outside the normal schedule; participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Drive to assigned patient locations and complete RN visits in the assigned geographic area according to patient needs and federal and state specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.