RN - Case Manager North Region

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The RN Case Manager coordinates the nursing plan of care, provides direct nursing care, and instructs and supervises LPN and Hospice Aide staff in delivering care to clients. The position manages nursing care for an assigned caseload of approximately 15 patients with varying acuity and needs. Caseloads above that target may be co-managed or receive additional support; if the caseload is below target, the nurse may be asked to support other team members. This full-time position serves Buncombe County and surrounding areas and reports to the Clinical Team Leader. The schedule is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role also assists with 24-hour on-call services, including coverage of at least one holiday per year.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina RN license.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations apply.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
Basic data-entry skills.
Organization, interpersonal, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, take initiative, use innovative techniques and ingenuity, interact with various departments, work flexible hours if needed, participate as a team player, and plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
Skill or expertise in pain and symptom management.
Ability to collaborate effectively and facilitate group work.
Understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching or squatting, kneeling, arm and wrist flexion and extension, and hand tasks such as gripping, pushing, pulling, and writing.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds often.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of the nursing license and applicable law and regulations.
Assess patients’ physical and mental health, including their responses to illness and treatment regimens, and record and report assessment results.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing care.
Teach, assign, or supervise personnel implementing treatment regimens; supervise, teach, and evaluate those performing nursing functions and administering nursing programs and services.
Collaborate with other health care providers to determine appropriate patient- and family-centered plans of care.
Implement treatment and pharmaceutical regimens prescribed by a person authorized under state law.
Provide patient health teaching and counseling.
Report and record the care plan, nursing care provided, and the patient’s response.
Maintain safe and effective nursing care, whether delivered directly or indirectly.
Work toward performance goals, pursue progress on an individual development plan, and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies.
Participate in department and staff meetings as required.
Participate in agency education and training or training required by the nursing supervisor as part of the RN’s individual education plan.
Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement.
Practice safety and infection-control methods.
Assist with 24-hour on-call services, including coverage of at least one holiday per year.
Assess patients for the need for other disciplines.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salaries reviewed annually.
Annual operational performance bonus opportunities.
$0 employee premiums on medical insurance.
Annual $600 well-care benefit toward self-care, childcare, pet care, or elder care.
Medical and dental insurance benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off package of 20 or more days per year.
Up to six paid holidays.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employer-paid teletherapy and telemedicine coverage.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Employee wellness program.
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.