Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Professional Case Management•Santa Fe, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management is hiring RN Case Managers in New Mexico to provide in-home nursing visits to former Nuclear Weapons Workers with chronic or terminal illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances during their government work. Visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1–2 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 position provides one-on-one patient relationships and the opportunity to support clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. Nurses create their own schedules. The stated standard rate is $44.00 per hour, with weekly pay that includes 100% of the hourly wage for drive time, plus shift differentials where applicable.

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 for assigned clients.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care provided, and participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Conduct in-home nursing visits and perform physical assessments, including taking vital signs.
Ensure home safety with respect to medical equipment and supplies, fill weekly medication planners, and oversee skilled and non-skilled caregivers.
Assist and collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues or improve services.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource as needed and support clients’ home care needs.
Collaborate with staffing coordinators on appropriate staffing and scheduling within scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and care complexity.
Follow nursing delegation guidelines and Agency policies.
Participate in interviewing, selecting, and evaluating clinical personnel as requested.
Support personnel training, education, and competency validation.
Review 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, 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 additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or requested by the regional director.