Care Manager

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Care Manager at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in coordinating and delivering direct patient care to an assigned caseload in the Home Health/Hospice department. They conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. As a manager of process, this role optimizes operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective management of processes.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Nursing Care: Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs. Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care. Deliver highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need. Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include: utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community. Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit. Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage. Communication: Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice. Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames. Education: Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community. Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs. Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required Bachelor's Degree In Nursing. Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure BCLS - Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1-3 years. A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience. Required Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Attends & participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, and educational activities Communicates with physicians and other health care team members to assure quality patient care Participates in after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new and existing staff Demonstrates initiative to obtain more than minimal expectation for continuing education Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship with the patient, caregiver and medical community Interacts daily with Home Health / Hospice staff, area physicians, vendors and auxiliary resource persons Projects a positive image of NMMC Home Health / Hospice to patients, families, caregivers, and community Supports the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine Physical Demands Standing. Constantly Walking. Constantly Sitting. Occassionally Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling. Frequently Climbing. Occassionally Balancing. Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally Grasping. Frequently Speaking. Constantly Hearing. Constantly Repetitive Motions. Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently Benefits Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Employee Assistance Program Medical Benefits License+ Certification Reimbursement Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Discount Program Other: Early Access to Earned Wages Tuition Assistance Relocation Assistance Paid Time Away Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses You must have the following licenses to apply: Registered Nurse and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support Education You must have the following education to apply: #J-18808-Ljbffr North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.