Case Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Typically requires 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect.
• Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work positively and effectively with physicians and other professionals.
• Clinical proficiency, ability to work under direction, and sound judgment.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including a fax machine, computer, copier, and telephone system.
• Ability to assess and interpret patient-status information to identify individual care requirements.
• Tolerance for differences and appreciation of multiculturalism and diversity among patients and families.
• Manual dexterity to operate a variety of equipment; ability to move in confined spaces and bend, twist, kneel, squat, and occasionally reach overhead.
• Ability to work safely with people of various sizes and weights who have diverse, complex medical conditions and physical limitations.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods, including to complete paperwork, enter patient residences, travel between visits, and attend work-related activities.
• Physical stamina to provide patient care for three or more hours without complete rest.
• Accurate vision to read gauges and measuring devices and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead; carry up to 40 lbs at waist height for a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 lbs of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperature changes due to weather, chemicals, hazardous waste, and communicable disease.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients in specialty areas.
• Conduct initial assessments to gather thorough physical, social, and environmental information.
• Establish plans of care in accordance with physician orders and patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care; identify problems, adjust nursing care processes and plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Assess patient responses to treatment and teaching, apply appropriate interventions, and update plans of care.
• Advise and consult with families and other personnel as appropriate.
• Complete visit assessments, OASIS, 485 forms, and verbal orders accurately and promptly, in accordance with standards.
• Communicate with physicians to confirm and update plans of care, provide status updates, and maintain communication with the health care team.
• Facilitate discharge planning and use resources to support continuity of care after discharge.
• Develop discharge plans with patients and families, physicians, social workers, and other staff as appropriate.
• Participate in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested.
• Identify, develop, and participate in process improvement opportunities to enhance service quality.
• Maintain accurate clinical and patient records in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay, including on-call pay
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career development programs