Case Manager
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Job Description
The Case Manager is a qualified registered nurse with the ability to provide and oversee the care of assigned patients and associated staff in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care per state Practice Act. In this role you will report to the Director of Nursing/Director of Patient Care Services/Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor/Clinical Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develops delivers/implements revises and evaluates individualized patientcentered care plans under the supervision of a physician
Provides case management to an assigned group of patients and ancillary staff
Understands and submits required data collection sets (OASIS PAR etc. and other documentation as requested by the state and/or federal government and insurance payers within required timeframes
Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patients nursing needs per state and payor requirements
Acts as an advocate for patient welfare and coordinates care between patients their families/caregivers and/or their authorized representative the agency and other healthcare providers/facilities/ outside agencies
Furnishes those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill according to competency level
Demonstrates problem solving abilities and positive interpersonal communication skills
Identifies care preferences of patients and verifies that interventions meet the patients needs and their goals of treatment
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries
Attends case conferences as assigned
Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patients condition and needs
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs. Educates on the proper home health strategies and procedures utilizing community resources as applicable
Observes and reports patient symptoms reaction to treatments and changes in the patients physical or emotional condition responsible for medication reconciliation
Participates in inservice programs supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as assigned
Administers medication per agency policy and physician orders
Provides written instructions for aides or other ancillary disciplines caring for the patient
Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition
Refers cases with physicians orders to Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker for those patients requiring their specialized skills
Understands and adheres to the Policy/Procedure Best Practices Infection Control Plan EMS Plan and the Compliance Plan
Participates in clinical record/utilization review of medical records and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) quarterly and as assigned. Reports/records all applicable infections occurrences and complaints
Submits documentation within 24 hours or per state requirements
Maintains confidentiality of patient employee and agency matters
Takes oncall duty nights weekends and holidays as assigned. When functioning as the oncall RN acts as the afterhours supervising nurse and makes nursing assessment and triage decisions under the guidance of the overall Clinical Supervisor as applicable
Immediately reports to Nursing Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints
Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures
Maintains acceptable attendance status per Agency policy
Reports all incomplete work assignments to Nursing Supervisor
Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments
Ensures that the following information/instruction is given in writing to the patient/caregiver/representative: visit schedule with frequency of visits complete medication profile any treatments to be administered by agency staff (POC) any other pertinent instruction related to the patients care needs name and contact information of the agencys Clinical Manager
Performs all other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
Average computer skills with competency in media communications
Must have the physical abilities to perform the described duties
Able to organize work procedures through time management assume responsibility and effectively supervise ancillary disciplines per state requirements
Able to secure transportation and travel as required
Able to apply professional training to critically think through patient needs follow physicians orders and produce accurate records of nursing activity within agency guidelines
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Able to meet all health requirements for clearances and for current CPR
Able to maintain licensure and continuing education as applicable
Excellent verbal and written communication
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
One 1 year nursing experience and home care (preferred)
Benefits Perks of Joining the Team Select Family
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
401(k)
Referral Program
Pay Range: $70000 $85000 / salary with bonus
Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual preference disability political belief veteran status age or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employmentatwill employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
