RN, Case Manager, Home Health - Yolo County

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

An experienced registered nurse responsible for overall patient management, including direct care while meeting designated visit productivity standards. The role plans, organizes, and directs patient care services for an assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, with the goal of maintaining optimal quality of care. The Case Manager coordinates the interdisciplinary team in implementing established care plans and manages visit utilization and expenses. The position may also assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and clinical consultation in areas of specific expertise. The position serves Yolo County, is scheduled for full-time day shifts, and includes rotating weekends. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work and must follow applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Ability to function independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, and to exercise sound independent nursing judgment in planning and providing 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 and compassionately with patients and significant others, and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for terminally ill patients.
Ability to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Ability to meet company productivity standards.
Ability to solve problems objectively and effectively, and identify 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 licensure 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.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to implement established patient care plans.
Manage visit utilization and control expenses.
May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and clinical consultation for staff related to areas of specific expertise.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.