RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health•Alameda, CA

17d•$71 - $95

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Ideal candidate will have Home Health experience. The Primary Care Clinician reports directly to the Clinical Manager as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Primary Care Clinician may give functional guidance to Team RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs and HHAs. Job Description: EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Other: RN graduate from an accredited curriculum. Bachelor's: Nursing or health related field preferred CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE RN-Registered Nurse of California DL-Valid Drivers License AUTO-Automobile Insurance BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: 1 One year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting required. 1 One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred. 5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 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 and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner. Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management. Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care. Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment. Excellent organizational skills. With appropriate training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization. Access to a reliable automobile. Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager. 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. 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. At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes 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 $70.98 to $95.38 / 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

RN graduate from an accredited curriculum
RN-Registered Nurse of California
DL-Valid Drivers License
AUTO-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 and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner
Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management
Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care
Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment
Excellent organizational skills
With appropriate training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization
Access to a reliable automobile
Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager
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
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
At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate