Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Act for Health•Grand Junction, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management is hiring RN Case Managers in Colorado to provide in-home nursing visits and case management for former Nuclear Weapons Workers with chronic or terminal illnesses related to toxic-substance exposure in their government work. Visits are conducted weekly and typically last one to two hours. Case Managers perform physical assessments, including taking vital signs; check home safety related to medical equipment and supplies; fill weekly medication planners; and oversee skilled and non-skilled caregivers providing care in the home. The role offers one-on-one patient relationships and the opportunity to support clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. The position offers schedule flexibility, with the ability to create your own schedule. The stated standard rate is $44 per hour, with weekly pay and 100% of the hourly wage paid for drive time; shift differentials may also apply. The senior case manager, or a similarly qualified alternate, must be available during operating hours and participate in activities relevant to professional services, including developing qualifications and assigning personnel.

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

BSN preferred.
One year of supervisory and/or case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and case management to assigned clients.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care provided.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource as needed and support the fulfillment of clients’ home-care needs.
Collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues or improve services.
Collaborate with staffing coordinators on the appropriateness of staffing and scheduling, within the scope of practice, staff competencies, client needs, and case complexity.
Follow nursing delegation guidelines and Agency policies.
As requested by the Regional Director, participate in interviewing, selecting, and evaluating clinical personnel; support personnel training, education, and competency validation; review clinical documentation; participate in performance-improvement initiatives and medical-record reviews; collect and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints, grievances, and performance-improvement activities; perform and document supervisory visits; review nurse shift reports; check home-chart completeness and staffing timeliness; track equipment; and assist with marketing activities.
As senior case manager or similarly qualified alternate, be available during operating hours and participate in activities relevant to professional services, including developing qualifications and assigning personnel.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or requested by the Regional Director.