RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health•Concord, NH

7d•$73 - $98

About The Position

The RN Case Manager works as a Primary Care Clinician in home health and reports directly to the Clinical Manager. The clinician may provide functional guidance to interdisciplinary team members, including RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs, and HHAs. The role involves assessing patients, implementing plans of treatment, and providing care in accordance with applicable home care and hospice requirements. The position is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends, and is non-exempt.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN curriculum.
Active California Registered Nurse license.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance and access to a reliable automobile.
Basic Life Support 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.
Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.
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 working understanding of budgets and other financial reports.
Initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy, and creativity.
Ability to build harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
Leadership, negotiation, and resource-management skills.
Collaborative and problem-solving skills.
Physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and ability to implement plans of treatment.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle sensitive issues and conflict respectfully.
Ability to use the organization's computerized documentation tools and systems after appropriate training.
Ability to handle time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Professional image and self-directed learning to meet professional development and license requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing or a health-related field.
At least one year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and implement plans of treatment.
Plan and provide patient care using independent, sound judgment.
Manage patient-care resources cost-effectively.
Work collaboratively with customers, management, and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide functional guidance to interdisciplinary team members as needed.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work and department operations consistent with organizational objectives.
Address unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult a supervisor.
Meet organizational productivity standards.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.
Meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies at orientation and annually thereafter, as appropriate to the position and specialty.