RN Case Manager, Home Healht

Sutter Health•Alameda, CA

9d•$73 - $98

About The Position

The Primary Care Clinician reports directly to the Clinical Manager and may provide functional guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team, including Team RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs, and HHAs. The role requires professional nursing qualifications, California RN licensure, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and Basic Life Support certification. The clinician is expected to provide and plan patient care using independent judgment, assessment skills, and organizational policies, while collaborating with internal and external customers and helping manage resources cost-effectively. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shifts, generally Monday through Friday with variable days and rotating weekends. It is regular, non-exempt, and union-represented. The listed pay range is $73.11 to $98.24 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN curriculum; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance and access to a reliable automobile.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
At least one year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting.
At least five years of 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 Medicare and other payor reimbursement patterns and working knowledge of budgets and other financial reports.
Clinical competency that meets or exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.
Ability to form harmonious working relationships; demonstrate leadership, negotiation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; and exercise sound independent judgment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work through time demands, occasional conflicting priorities, sensitive issues, and workplace conflict.
Ability to use the organization's computerized documentation tools and systems with appropriate training.
Ability to meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies for the position and area of specialty at orientation and annually thereafter.

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

Plan and provide patient care using independent, sound judgment.
Perform physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments and implement the plan of treatment.
Provide functional guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
Manage patient-care resources cost-effectively.
Collaborate with internal and external customers and use problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work and department operations in line with organizational objectives.
Meet organizational productivity standards.
Maintain required licensure and certifications and meet position and specialty core competencies at orientation and annually thereafter.
Maintain a positive, professional image and pursue self-directed learning to meet professional development and licensure requirements.