Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Professional Case Management•Paducah, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management provides in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who have chronic or terminal illnesses related to their previous work environment. RN Case Managers conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, typically lasting 1–2 hours. Visits include physical assessments and vital signs, checking home safety related to medical equipment and supplies, filling weekly medication planners, and overseeing skilled and non-skilled caregivers who provide care in the home. The role provides direct care and case management for assigned clients, plans and evaluates care, coordinates client care conferences, and serves as a local clinical resource. Case Managers collaborate with regional leadership and staffing coordinators to address service issues and ensure staffing aligns with scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and case complexity. The role may also include supporting personnel training and evaluation, reviewing clinical documentation, participating in performance improvement activities, and completing supervisory visits. The position offers schedule flexibility and weekly pay at a standard rate of $42 per hour, with 100% of the hourly wage paid for drive time. Shift differentials may apply. Benefits are available.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional registered nursing.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state or states 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 care provided to clients.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource and support clients’ home care needs.
Collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues and improve services.
Collaborate with staffing coordinators on appropriate staffing and scheduling within scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and case complexity.
Follow nursing delegation guidelines and Agency policies.
Participate in interviewing, selection, and ongoing evaluation of clinical personnel as requested.
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 reviews.
Collect, document, and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints, grievances, and performance improvement activities.
Perform and document supervisory visits 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 meeting with clients or physicians to discuss Agency programs, as requested.
Ensure an appropriately qualified senior case manager or alternate is available during operating hours and participates in activities relevant to professional services, including personnel qualifications and assignments.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or deemed necessary.