LHCSA RN Case Manager - Part-time Days - Clinton County

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities 

The LHCSA RN Case Manager is responsible for managing each client’s care as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, to achieve positive patient outcomes regardless of payer. The RN Case Manager is responsible for the overall plan of care and the outcome of that care, including care delivered by other staff (LPN, HHA, PCA) who must be directed and supervised by the LHCSA RN. As a per diem employee, wages will be earned for the completion of a task as stated in the HCR pay practice policy.

 

Essential Functions: providing and coordinating quality patient care while maintaining a case load/productivity as assigned by direct supervisor. Accurate and timely documentation supporting care provided and/or needs of the client. 

• Conduct admission assessments and determine if a safe plan of care can be administered on the admission visit. Case manage primarily aide-related services according to regulatory guidelines. Includes but is not limited to obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the client and/or family member(s) when applicable. 
• Conduct a physical examination of the client including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, assessment of activity of daily living, and advanced directives. 
• Evaluate the client’s support system(s) and needs as it relates to health teaching.
• Medication reconciliation. 
• Case management.
• Case conference according to established schedule. 
• Evaluate the client’s physical environment to determine needs as it relates to durable medical equipment and physical support required to assist in activities of daily living.