Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Act for Health•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management is hiring Registered Nurse Case Managers in Tennessee to provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers living with chronic or terminal illnesses resulting from toxic-substance exposure during their work for the Government. Case Managers conduct weekly nursing visits, typically lasting one to two hours. Visits include physical assessments and vital signs, checking home safety with medical equipment and supplies, filling weekly medication planners, and overseeing skilled and non-skilled caregivers in the client’s home. The role offers one-on-one patient relationships and the opportunity to support clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. Nurses create their own schedules, with flexibility to pursue school, travel, volunteer work, or personal activities. The Case Manager provides direct care and case management for assigned clients; plans, implements, and evaluates care; and participates in, coordinates, and manages client care conferences as needed. The role collaborates with regional and other personnel to address issues and improve services, supports staffing decisions within scope of practice and client needs, and serves as a local clinical resource. Additional duties may include supporting personnel selection, training and competency validation; reviewing clinical documentation and nurse shift reports; conducting supervisory visits; tracking equipment and staffing; collecting performance and quality data; and assisting with marketing activities. The senior case manager or a similarly qualified alternate must be available during operating hours and participate in relevant professional-service activities, including personnel qualification development and assignment. The listed standard rate is $42 per hour, with shift differentials where applicable. Weekly pay includes 100% of the hourly wage for drive time. Benefits are available.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional registered nursing.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) of practice.
At least two years of nursing experience, including one year in home care or a closely related field.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year of supervisory and/or case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and case management for assigned clients.
Plan, implement, and evaluate client care.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, including physical assessments, vital signs, home-safety checks involving medical equipment and supplies, and filling weekly medication planners.
Oversee skilled and non-skilled caregivers providing care in clients’ homes.
Collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues and improve services.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource and support efforts to meet clients’ home-care needs.
Collaborate with staffing coordinators on the appropriateness of staffing and scheduling in light of scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and case complexity.
Follow nursing delegation guidelines and Agency policies.
As requested, participate in interviewing, selection, and ongoing evaluation of clinical personnel.
Support personnel training, education, and competency validation.
Review and evaluate clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in 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 policy adherence and performance-improvement opportunities.
Monitor home-chart completeness, timeliness of staffing cases after referral, and equipment tracking.
Assist with marketing activities, such as visiting clients or physicians to discuss Agency programs, as requested.
As the senior case manager or similarly qualified alternate, be available during operating hours and participate in relevant professional-services activities, including developing qualifications and assigning personnel.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or deemed necessary.