RN, Case Manager, Home Health - Yolo County

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

4d•$71 - $100

About The Position

An experienced Registered Nurse responsible for overall patient management, including direct care while meeting designated visit productivity standards. Plans, organizes, and directs patient care services for an assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, maintaining optimal quality of care. Coordinates the interdisciplinary team to implement established patient care plans and manages visit utilization and expenses. May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and consultation to clinical staff in areas of specific expertise. The role is based in home health and covers Yolo County.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to exercise sound independent nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Knowledge of pathophysiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate effectively, maturely, and compassionately with patients and significant others.
Ability to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for terminally ill patients.
Ability to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Ability to meet company productivity standards.
Ability to solve unique problems objectively and effectively, or recognize when to consult a supervisor.
Ability to work in a challenging environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive, professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and license requirements.
Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Manage patients overall, including providing direct care and meeting designated visit productivity standards.
Plan, organize, and direct patient care services for an assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations.
Maintain the optimal degree of quality care.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team in implementing established patient care plans.
Manage visit utilization and control expenses.
May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.