Home Health RN Case Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Occupational Summary:Work independently with groups of clients to provide initial and on-going assessment of the clientâ??s skilled needs. Implement individual plans of care and make referrals to others disciplines and /or revise the plan, as necessary. Provide ongoing consultation and education for patient/family member regarding all aspects of care. Communicate and collaborate with family /caregivers and other professionals involved in the care of the client. Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. Reports to the Home Health Manager.ÂDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESComplete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the clientâ??s needs, including initiating the plan of care and revising as necessaryProvide skilled nursing care services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including intravenous fluids and medications, urinary catheterization, and complex wound careCounsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needsInitiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing proceduresPrepare clinical and progress notesCoordinate services involved in clientâ??s careMake referrals to other services as neededInform the physician and other staff of changes in the clientâ??s needsEvaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accuratelySupervise LPN/LVNs and Home Health Aides providing servicesAssign home health aides to a specific patientParticipate in in-service programsParticipates in quarterly chart reviewsPlan for the discharge from serviceOn-call and Holiday hours determined by Home Health Clinical Manager.ÂOther job duties as assignedRequirements: One year of nursing experience, preferably in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing FacilityÂUnencumbered State License as a Registered NurseCurrent CPR certification (Basic Life Support)Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak EnglishAble to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipmentAble to reach, stoop, bend, kneel when providing patient care in the home settingValid state driverâ??s licenseMotor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providersProof of motor vehicle insuranceMust complete 12 hours of continued education, annually.Â