PM Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager- North Milwaukee

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

6d•$38 - $57•Remote

About The Position

The PM Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager will assume responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas. This role involves conducting initial assessments to obtain thorough physical, social, and environmental data, and establishing a plan of care in accordance with physician orders and patient needs. The nurse will provide direct patient care, adjust nursing care processes as needed, identify problems, modify the nursing care plan, and evaluate outcomes. They will also advise and consult with family and other personnel, provide ongoing assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching, and update the plan of care as indicated. Documentation, including visit assessment, OASIS, 485, and verbal orders, must be completed accurately and promptly. Communication with physicians is crucial to confirm and update patients' plan of care, and to ensure ongoing communication with the healthcare team. The role also facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards, utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge, and participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities. Maintaining accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines is essential. The nurse must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including understanding the principles of growth and development over the life span and assessing data reflective of patient status to identify 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 departmental job standards.

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