REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER

REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER Liberty Cares With Compassion Liberty Medical Care Services Full Time (Greene, Lenoir, Pitt, Wayne Counties) Job Summary Providing care for assigned patients. Responsibilities Provides care for assigned patients. Conducts assessments for assigned patients based on model of care requirements. Completes acute assessments to evaluate patient conditions. Focuses on early identification of changes in condition as well as strong management of chronic conditions. Completes assessment on members within 72 hours of discharge from ED, hospital, SNF, or home health episode to ensure stability and continuity of care. Communicates effectively in any transition of care. Encourages advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions for patients requiring these services; may include initiating and providing palliative care services as necessary. Documents patient assessment and plan of care in the electronic medical record. Reviews labs and other diagnostic tests for additional interventions. Collaborates with utilization management, primary care physicians, specialists, and other members of the IDT. Notifies family of changes in condition. Has strong communication skills and focuses on customer needs and services. Assists with any patient emergency as needed. Recommends and/or conducts specific areas of in-service or continuing education with patients and caregivers as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Must be a high school graduate. Must have a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of assignment or be able to obtain and submit proof of license renewal every other year. Certification as a Registered Nurse by a national credentialing body. A clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric setting is preferred. Experience working in home health or hospice is preferred. Must be willing to be "on call" for members as assigned. Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with all nursing personnel, other departments, and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others. Must have the ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems, realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients. Must be able to work well under pressure, problem-solve, and perform various jobs. Must wear appropriate attire, demonstrate professionalism at all times, and wear a nametag identifying themselves as Registered Nurse; must have neat appearance and good personal hygiene. Additional Information Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr