RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health•City of Saratoga Springs, NY

1d•$75 - $100

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Primary coverage area Mountain View, Palo Alto and surrounding. 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. Job Description: EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DL-Valid Drivers License Class C, B, or D AUTO-Automobile Insurance TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must have the 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. Exhibits 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 be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately. Must be able to 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. Must be able to 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. Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. Must have reliable transportation. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular 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. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $74.90 to $99.62 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

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, B, or D
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
2 years recent relevant experience
Must have the 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
Exhibits 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 be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately
Must be able to 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
Must be able to 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
Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications
Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

responsible for the overall management of patients
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
coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses
assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise