RN Case Manager - Home Visits - E. Delaware Co.

HCR Home Care • Delhi, NY

118d

About The Position

The RN Case Manager will administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service. Teach and supervise the family and other members of the nursing team. Perform these services in accordance with the physician's orders.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Current, valid RN license issued by NYS Department of Education required.
• Minimum one year home care experience.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, payer guidelines.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible and organized.
• Ability and desire to serve as a role model.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate quality patient care, maintain a full case load, maintain productivity goals with consideration of case mix, and accurate, timely documentation.
• Manage each patient's care as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, to achieve positive patient outcomes regardless of payer.
• Responsible for the overall plan of care and the outcome of that care, including care delivered by other nursing staff (LPN, HHA) who must be directed and supervised by the RN Case Manager.
• Conduct admission and manage care of patient to the agency by obtaining a medical history, conducting a physical examination, evaluating the patient and home situation, and determining health teaching requirements.
• Interpret nursing and other services of the agency to patients and families as a part of planning for care.
• Meet regulatory requirements and have a comprehensive understanding of various insurances.
• Practice accepted nursing standards with regards to infection control.
• Develop and implement the nursing care plan.
• Provide skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan including treatments and preventive procedures ordered by the physician.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the patient and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Oversee the care given by Home Health Aides to assigned patients by supervising and evaluating the care given.
• Document services rendered to the patient, note changes in the patient's condition, and evaluate patient care and progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree