Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Professional Case Management•Paducah, KY

4d•Remote

About The Position

Professional Case Management (PCM) is seeking RN Case Managers to join their growing team in Kentucky. This role involves providing in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses due to their work environment. RN Case Managers conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, typically lasting 1-2 hours. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, ensuring home safety with medical equipment, filling medication planners, and overseeing caregivers. The position offers the opportunity for one-on-one patient relationships and the satisfaction of enhancing clients' health and quality of life. The role allows for flexible scheduling, enabling a good work-life balance for personal pursuits like education, travel, or family time. PCM has been an industry leader for over 30 years, specializing in in-home care for former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC). The company emphasizes a mission-driven approach with a team of over 4,000 employees, focusing on enhancing client quality of life in the home environment and fostering continuous learning and growth.

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 including 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

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 as needed and provides 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 within scope of practice, competencies, client needs and complexity of home care.
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.
Personnel training, education, and competency validation.
Review and evaluate clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in all Agency performance improvement initiatives including but not limited to 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.
Home chart completeness.
Timeliness of staffing cases post referral.
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.