Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.Alternate Solutions Home HealthSchedule: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm with on call requirements of 1 weekend per month, 2 evenings per month, 1 summer holiday and 1 winter holiday.Territory: Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean areas*** $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus ***SUMMARY:The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) assumes ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. The RNCM provides case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The RN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.WHAT WE OFFER: We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous, uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.Detail-oriented and observant.Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timelyAbility to follow directions and work as a team member.Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Oversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of episodeUpdates all doctor orders in patient chart accordinglyNotifies doctor of any significant changes of the patient’s conditionManages multi-disciplinary care as applicableProvides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physicianObserves and monitors patient conditionsPerforms OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs changeAdministers medication as prescribed by the physicianHelps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high-risk patientsPromotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and dischargesCounsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manageIncorporates patient and family in development of plan of careHelps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisionsListens to patient and family membersOversees and supervises total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNsEvaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of careDetermines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needsCommunicates with the LPNs and nurse aides on supervisory visit resultsCompletes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesDocuments all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient educationMaintains active RN licenseCommunicates with scheduler any changes outside the normalParticipates in all on-call requirements and case conferencesAttends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetingsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.Fulfills RN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.Constantly (66%-100%):Reading, Speaking, Writing EnglishCommunications SkillsComputer/PDA UsageHand/finger dexterityHearing/SeeingTalking in personHearing in personVision for close workFrequently (34%-66%)WalkingSittingDrivingTalking on the phoneHearing on the phoneOccasionally (2%-33%)BendingStandingLifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistanceStretching/ReachingClimbingStooping (bend at waist)Distinguish smell/tasteRarely (1% or less)N/ATRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.#INDINO4We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr