RN Case Manager
Company: Health eCareers
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Job Title: Home Care RN Case Manager Position Type:
Exempt Reports to: Clinical Practice Manager GENERAL SUMMARY
Provides, coordinates, and directs the provision of home health
nursing services and case management processes according to the
assigned patient's individualized plan of care based on agency
policies and procedures, through the competent application of
nursing process. Case management services include monitoring
patient care to ensure progress toward desired outcome, addressing
patient and family needs. This position requires medications setup
and oversight of medication reminders. It also takes into
consideration levels of care using our Household Model. PRINCIPLE
DUTIES: - Performs patient comprehensive assessments and implement
an individualized patient plan of care per physician orders that
ensure quality and achieves desired outcomes and goals. - Provides
clinical episode management according to the organizational
processes including oversight of patient's individualized plan of
care and care plan changes as deemed necessary by patient's status
or physician's ordered care. - Utilizes a combination of agency
resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to
deliver high quality care and achieve excellent patient specific
outcomes. - Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by
the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing
so. - Promotes and maintains patient health and independence
through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting
patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. - Advocates
and ensures patient participation in care planning and goals of
care. - Supervises caseload including Home Care Aides. - Completes
documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care,
according to regulatory requirements, SOC/Admissions,
Re-certifications, medication management, nurse visits, physician
orders, care coordination etc. - On- Call after hours for
notifications only of changes or incidentals. - Protects the home
care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care
policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. -
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities
to add value to job accomplishments. - Assists the resident in
making doctor's appointments. - Attends bi-weekly Transitions
meetings, Care Plan meetings. - Participate in trainings of CNA's.
- Conduct CNA Annual Skills Check off. - Performs specific work
duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager. REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: - Current and unencumbered license to practice as a
Registered Nurse (BSN preferred). - One (1+) year of clinical
experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). - Demonstrates knowledge of
Home Care Federal/State rules and regulations. - Valid Driver's
License. - Should have a reliable source of transportation. - Basic
Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart
Association. - Must be familiar with general use and functions of
the computer, such as, usernames, password concepts, internet,
email, navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs,
using files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and
tool bars. - Ability to understand and follow instructions in
English, communicate effectively with - Members/Clients, family and
staff. - Ability to accurately document clinical information. -
Excellent assessment skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING
CONDITIONS: Listening, manual dexterity, sitting, speaking,
standing, walking, lifts up to 25lbs. I have read this job content
and understand the information contained within the job
description. I further understand that this job description is not
intended to be or should be construed as an exhaustive list of all
the responsibilities, skills, efforts or physical
requirements/working conditions associated with this job. I may be
required to perform additional duties as necessary to meet the
standards and quality of care. This company is an equal opportunity
employer.PI848d012553c1-36205-35484041
Keywords: Health eCareers, Athens , RN Case Manager, Executive , Atlanta, Georgia
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