RN Case Manager

Seeking an RN Case Manager in Hutchinson, KS Job Summary: Assumes the responsibility for development, implementation, and management of the patient's plan of care. Collaborates with Physician and other ordered disciplines to maximize patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Formulates a collaborative individualized plan of care based upon medical and nursing diagnosis and desired patient outcomes for hospice and homecare patients newborn thru geriatric. Assumes responsibility for the provision of skilled services in accordance with the plan of care. Completes accurate OASIS assessment as indicated. Collaborates with physician, patient/family and other assigned disciplines regarding care needs and revisions to plan of care. Completes supervision of HHA services provided as per policy. Participates in on-call responsibilities as needed to ensure 24-hour nursing availability for agency hospice, homecare and private duty patients. Participation includes call, scheduled visits and admissions. Completes timely and accurate documentation as per agency policy. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, family members, co-workers, physicians and referral sources. Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills. Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and collaborates with team members as appropriate. Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of MS Office software. Keyboarding Skills Benefits provided by client. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Judge Group