Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative rehabilitative palliative or preventative nursing care and is accountable for making decisions that are based on the individuals nursing experience and educational preparation.
Position Summary Expanded:
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide nursing care in accordance with the clients plan of care to include comprehensive health and psychosocial evaluation monitoring of the clients condition health promotion and prevention coordination of services teaching and training activities and direct nursing care.
Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care. Provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under the plan of care in patients home. Responsible for the observation assessment nursing diagnosis counsel care and health teaching of the ill injured or confined and the maintenance of health and prevention of illness.
Records the health needs of the patient.
Coordinates the care of all patients in his/her case load.
Makes referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
Participates in in-service programs staff meetings and weekly Case Conference meetings.
Complies with Home Health Compliance Plan Infection Control and HIPPA policies.
Available to work after hours and weekends on an on-call basis per policy to meet the client car requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oklahoma
Home Health Care experience preferred
Excellent communication and time-management skills with ability to work independently
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance
Working Knowledge of computer and software applications used in job function (Word Excel Outlook and EMR software)
Current Automobile insurance coverage
Workable knowledge of Medicare CHAP accreditation criteria and standards
Willing to be on call as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
ACLS CPR and Licensed Practical Nurse License for the State of Oklahoma
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Trainee
