RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health•Alameda, CA

1d•$73 - $98•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an RN Case Manager in Home Health at Sutter Care at Home - Bay. The Primary Care Clinician reports directly to the Clinical Manager and may provide functional guidance to other members of the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs, and HHAs. The role involves providing direct patient care in a home health setting.

Requirements

RN graduate from an accredited curriculum.
RN-Registered Nurse of California.
Valid Driver's License.
Automobile Insurance.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
One year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting required.
Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.
Thorough understanding of home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP home health and/or hospice accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control.
Good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors.
Good working understanding of budget and other financial reports.
Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.
Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills.
Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.
Excellent organizational skills.
Access to a reliable automobile.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve 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.
Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Nursing or health-related field preferred.
One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred.
With appropriate training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a home health setting.
Manage patient care in a cost-effective manner.
Exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Perform physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments.
Implement plans of treatment.
Meet company productivity standards.
Handle sensitive issues and conflict resolution.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.
Think critically to manage department operations and solve problems.
Deal with challenging work environments with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image.
Engage in self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications.
Meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies for position and area of specialty.