Registered Nurse - Senior RN Case Manager

Professional Case Management•Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

Professional Case Management (PCM) is hiring a Senior Case Manager in Tennessee. The role directs assigned RN Case Managers in delivering care in accordance with Agency policies, state-specific nurse practice acts, and regulatory requirements. PCM provides in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who have chronic and terminal illnesses resulting from their previous work environment. The Senior RN Case Manager provides direct care and case management to assigned clients, helps plan and evaluate care, coordinates client care conferences, and serves as a local clinical resource. The role also supports staffing decisions, personnel training and evaluation, documentation and quality-improvement activities, and other clinical and operational responsibilities as requested. The senior case manager or a similarly qualified alternate must be available during operating hours and participate in activities related to professional services, including developing qualifications and assigning personnel.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional registered nursing.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state or states of practice.
At least two years of nursing experience, including one year in home care or a closely related field.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year of supervisory and/or case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct assigned RN Case Managers in providing care in accordance with Agency policy, state-specific nurse practice acts, and regulatory requirements.
Perform the functions and accountabilities contained in the case manager job description.
Provide direct care and case management for assigned clients.
Collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues or improve services.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care, and participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource and support the fulfillment of clients’ home care needs.
Work with staffing coordinators on the appropriateness of staffing and scheduling, considering scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and case complexity.
Follow nursing delegation guidelines in the Agency Scope of Practice policy and ensure adherence to Agency policies.
As requested, participate in interviewing, selecting, and evaluating clinical personnel; provide personnel training, education, and competency validation; and review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in Agency performance-improvement initiatives, including quarterly medical record review; collect, document, and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints, grievances, and performance-improvement activities.
Perform and document supervisory visits as needed to facilitate problem resolution.
Review nurse shift reports for policy adherence and opportunities for performance improvement; monitor home chart completeness, timeliness of staffing cases after referral, and equipment tracking.
Assist with marketing activities, such as visiting clients or physicians to discuss Agency programs, as requested.
Be available during operating hours and participate in professional-services activities, including developing qualifications and assigning personnel.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or requested by the regional director.