Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Description Summary We are looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager. Health Insurance Dental & vision 401k Paid training Paid sick time Opportunity to grow Great company culture Archer Health is cutting-edge with its innovative approach to Home Health and Palliative care. We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse Case Manager. The successful candidate will have experience collaborating with physicians, specialists, and other medical professionals. This position requires regular contact with patients, and candidates with excellent communication skills are preferred. We're interested in professionals who can take initiative to come up with relevant treatment plans as well as follow up on any special requests from ordering physician. Responsibilities Clinical Duties Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Demonstrate written and practical competency in palliative care practices as stated in the National Consensus Project Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care: processes and structure of care, physical aspects of care, psychological and psychiatric aspects of care, social aspects of care, spiritual, religious, and existential aspects of care, cultural aspects of care, care of the imminently dying patient, ethical and legal aspects of care. Communication Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. Additional Duties Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks. Qualifications Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing. Maintains a current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred. Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. All Registered Nurses employed by Archer Health may qualify for this job position after completing the Community-Based Palliative Care competency checklist and as determined by Archer Health Clinical Director. Additional experience and/or certification in Palliative Care or Hospice is preferred. Location: Carlsbad Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time and/or Part-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Mileage reimbursement, Paid time off, Referral program, Travel reimbursement, Vision insurance Compensation: This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr