Registered Nurse - Senior RN Case Manager

Act for Health•Oak Ridge, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management (PCM) is hiring a Senior RN Case Manager in Tennessee to provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers with chronic and terminal illnesses related to their previous work environment. The Senior Case Manager directs assigned RN Case Managers in providing care consistent with agency policy, the state-specific nurse practice act, and regulatory requirements. The role also provides direct care and case management for assigned clients, supports local clinical operations, and helps ensure client home-care needs are met. The senior case manager, or a similarly qualified alternate, must be available during operating hours and participate in relevant professional-service activities, including personnel qualification development and assignment.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional registered nursing.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) 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

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, the state-specific nurse practice act, and regulatory requirements.
Perform 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 address issues and improve services.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care provided.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource as needed and support fulfillment of clients’ home-care needs.
Collaborate with staffing coordinators on the appropriateness of personnel 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 by the regional director, participate in interviewing, selecting, and evaluating clinical personnel; support personnel training, education, and competency validation; and review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in agency performance-improvement initiatives, including quarterly medical-record reviews.
Collect, document, and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints and grievances, and performance-improvement activities.
Perform and document supervisory visits as needed to facilitate problem resolution.
Review nurse shift reports for policy adherence and performance-improvement opportunities.
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-service activities, including developing personnel qualifications and assigning personnel.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.