RN Case Manager, Home Healht

Sutter Health•Alameda, CA

About The Position

The RN Case Manager works as a member of an interdisciplinary team and reports directly to the Clinical Manager. The position may provide functional guidance to Team RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs, and HHAs. The role requires clinical competency, independent judgment in planning and providing patient care, and the ability to assess physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and implement plans of treatment. The employee must meet organizational productivity standards, maintain required licenses and certifications, and demonstrate the core competencies required for the position and specialty at orientation and annually thereafter. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a 40-hour workweek. The schedule is days, Monday through Friday, with variable hours and rotating weekends. Benefits are available. The pay range is $73.11 to $98.24 per hour; the range may vary based on the candidate’s primary work location. Starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Requirements

RN graduate from an accredited curriculum.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
One year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting.
Direct patient-care experience within the past five years.
Thorough understanding of home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP accreditation requirements, quality improvement outcomes and benchmarking, and infection control.
Good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors and a working understanding of budgets and other financial reports.
Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.
Ability to build harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, collaboration, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage resources cost-effectively, exercise sound independent judgment, and handle sensitive issues and conflict respectfully.
Ability to plan and prioritize work, respond to time demands and conflicting priorities, and identify when to consult a supervisor.
Ability to use the organization’s computerized documentation tools and systems after appropriate training.
Access to a reliable automobile.
Ability to maintain required licenses and certifications and meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health-related field.
One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, using sound independent judgment to plan and deliver care.
Conduct physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments and implement plans of treatment.
Provide functional guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs, and HHAs.
Manage patient-care resources cost-effectively and collaborate with customers and management to solve problems.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work and department operations in alignment with organizational objectives.
Meet productivity standards established by the organization and manager.
Maintain required licensure and certifications and meet position and specialty core competencies at orientation and annually.
Maintain a professional image and pursue self-directed learning to meet professional development and license requirements.