Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Act for Health•Paducah, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management provides in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers with chronic or terminal illnesses resulting from exposure to toxic substances during their government work. 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 in the client’s home. The role offers one-on-one patient relationships and the opportunity to enhance clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. Case Managers create their own schedules. The RN Case Manager provides direct care and case management for assigned clients; plans, implements, and evaluates care; collaborates with regional and agency personnel; and coordinates client care conferences as needed. The role also supports staffing decisions, serves as an on-site clinical resource when needed, and may assist with clinical personnel selection, training, documentation review, performance improvement, supervisory visits, and marketing activities. The senior case manager or similarly qualified alternate must be available during operating hours and participate in relevant professional-service activities, 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

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.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource as needed and support meeting 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 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.
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 and grievances, and performance-improvement activities.
Perform and document supervisory visits as needed to facilitate problem resolution.
Review nurse shift reports for policy adherence and performance-improvement opportunities.
Monitor home-chart completeness, staffing timeliness after referral, and equipment tracking.
Assist with marketing activities, such as visiting clients or physicians to discuss agency programs, as requested.
As senior case manager or similarly qualified alternate, be available during operating hours and participate in relevant professional-service activities, including developing qualifications and assigning personnel.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, including assessments and vital signs, home-safety checks related to medical equipment and supplies, medication-planner filling, and oversight of caregivers.