RN, Case Manager

Job Summary The RN, Case Manager is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and providing clinical, palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit in order to keep the participant in their home environment as long as possible. Qualifications Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred – Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) Ability to visit participant in their homes for assessments Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Some locations may require: Responsibilities Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up. Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized plan accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, prevention, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process and safety practices. Participant visit frequency dependent on risk score/needs to be determined. Conducts home visits to assess home safety, medication compliance, nutritional compliance, DME compliance—to determine ability to live safely in the community. Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDT or other health professionals. Participates with the IDT to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness; attends daily IDT collaboration meetings; presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to the IDT; respects and encourages input from all disciplines. Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others. Supervises patient care provided by Community Health Workers and Home Health Aides as requested. During emergencies (e.g., hurricanes), the RN, Case Manager may be required to report to a designated location to ensure continuity of services, which may include reporting ahead of the scheduled date/time and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency. Performs other duties as assigned. General Responsibilities Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices. Maintain confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. Advance electronic media skills. Support Company research and educational activities. Share expertise with co‑workers both formally and informally. Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Physical Demands See; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs. Compensation Pay range: $69,720.00 – $103,771.25 Legal Requirements This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr