RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
2 years recent relevant experience
Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Knowledge of patho-physiology 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 with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Responsibilities

Overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard.
Plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained.
Coordinates the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care.
Ensures effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses.
May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.
Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
Objectively and effectively solves unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.