Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Professional Case Management•Maryville, TN

19h•Remote

About The Position

Professional Case Management (PCM) is seeking dedicated RN Case Managers to provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses due to their work environment. As an RN Case Manager, you will conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, typically lasting 1-2 hours. Your responsibilities will include performing physical assessments, ensuring home safety with medical equipment, managing medications, and overseeing caregivers. This role offers the unique opportunity to build one-on-one patient relationships and significantly enhance clients' health and quality of life, all while enjoying the flexibility to create your own schedule.

Requirements

Graduate of a state approved school of professional registered nursing
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) of practice
Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience
One (1) year in home care or closely related field
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
One (1) year of supervisory and/or case management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct in-home nursing visits for clients who are former Nuclear Weapon's Workers with chronic/terminal illness due to exposure to toxic substances.
Perform physical assessments, including vitals, during nursing visits.
Ensure home safety with medical equipment and supplies.
Fill weekly medication planners.
Oversee skilled and non-skilled caregivers providing care in the client's home.
Provide direct care and case management of assigned clients.
Assist and collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues and/or improve services.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care provided.
Participate, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource and provide support to ensure client’s home care needs are met.
Assist and collaborate with staffing coordinators regarding the appropriateness of staffing and scheduling of personnel.
Adhere to nursing delegation guidelines as described in Agency Scope of Practice policy.
Ensure adherence to Agency policies.
Participate in interviewing, selection, and ongoing evaluation of clinical personnel as requested by the Regional Director.
Provide personnel training, education, and competency validation.
Review and evaluate clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in all Agency performance improvement initiatives, including quarterly medical record review.
Collect, document, and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints and grievances, and performance improvement activities.
Perform and document supervisory visits as indicated to facilitate problem resolution.
Review nurse shift reports for adherence to policy and for opportunities for performance improvement.
Ensure home chart completeness.
Ensure timeliness of staffing cases post referral.
Perform equipment tracking.
Assist with marketing activities such as visiting with clients or physicians to discuss Agency programs as requested.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.