RN, Case Manager, Senior Care PACE

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Senior Care PACE RN Case Manager is an experienced registered nurse responsible for the overall management of patients, including providing 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, maintaining optimal quality of care. It coordinates the interdisciplinary team in implementing established patient care plans and manages visit utilization and expenses. The position may also assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and clinical consultation related to the nurse’s specific expertise.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, using sound independent nursing judgment in planning and providing care.
Knowledge of pathophysiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses, as well as basic safety and infection-control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills and ability to recognize the special needs of hospice patients and others receiving care at home.
Ability to communicate effectively, maturely, and compassionately with patients and significant others, and to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for terminally ill patients.
Ability to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Ability to meet organizational productivity standards, solve problems objectively and effectively, and recognize when to consult a supervisor.
Ability to manage time demands and occasional conflicting priorities in a challenging work environment.
Professional demeanor and self-directed learning to meet professional development and license requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage patients in an assigned caseload and provide direct patient care while meeting designated visit productivity standards.
Plan, organize, and direct patient care services in accordance with current standards and regulations.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to implement established patient care plans.
Manage visit utilization and control expenses.
Potentially assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.